[And it's obvious for a moment that that throws him; he was fine until that last part hit, and for a good moment he just stares, as though he's not entirely sure what he should be doing with his face.

But after a moment he smiles, even if his gaze darts away as he does it.]

It's a temporary setback, Banjou-san. We'll be sent back one day, and he'll know how valuable I am to him then.

[His hand flutters a bit then, settling lightly on his chest.]

I'll be fine, no matter what happens; you know I can take care of myself. And I'm not interested in acting to his detriment for obvious reasons.