[He can't tell what she's doing, but he can tell she's struggling with something. He no longer believes she's insincere, though that only increases his distaste. Needy, desperate for validation, a liability but one that could have a use.

He pushes it just a little further.]

I know. To be honest, I don't know if I can keep Tamaki and I safe on my own. We're relying on you for our lives now...we need you.