( And his pulls get weaker until he's just holding onto Gilbert's sleeve with both hands and bowing his head down low. He's really quiet for a long while until he makes a sound-- a sniffle. )

If anything... ever happened to either of us... we were supposed to take care of each other still... but I couldn't... even get Mikazuki's sword before he died. I can't take him home to master or anyone... He trusted me and... I lost everything...!

( Still not letting go. )

I want to be someone my friends can trust so please, Mr. Gilbert...