[He trusted that Futaba wouldn't touch on something that could kill everybody; maybe just signal the cops or take over the radio channels or even find out where they were and where they were headed. But Naoto was set in her ways when she got going, and the frown deepened. As much as he wanted to fight it, he had to be a big damn adult and admit he was actually wrong.]

What we did was dangerous. I get it. But when you're surrounded by people that're scared shitless and you're scared as hell yourself, ya kinda...

[He ruffled his hair a bit.]

...I guess go 'Emperor' with it. I looked up what I am a little bit after everything that happened and it's kinda got me pegged.

[He avoided looking at either of them.]

But I'm a big enough man to know when I messed up. I spooked you, Futaba, by bein' a little crazy after I woke up. Then I did somethin' stupid, Naoto, without thinking. I think I would've felt better sooner if I knew... nevermind.

...Sorry.