[He tries not to make a face at the mention of Emma's name, but it's harder when there's no hood to hide under. But he keeps his words to himself because yeah, that's something.]

That should help then...it's just about giving them the courage to find a path to take. [He allows the headpat as well because Jiji is one of three people he'll accept these from at the moment. Still, there's something troubling in that statement.]

You know just because you're old doesn't make this any easier. And just because you can handle a lapse in existence doesn't mean you should have to. We don't even really know if we can come back. I don't want to take that chance. [He's rather not see Mikazuki be eliminated at all.] You've lived a really long time, but...why can't you be a little worried for yourself for once?