[He holds her hand in return, his eyes opening just slightly to stare ahead of him. What he wants right now, more than anything, is to lay right here with Tear beside him. His body is screaming for rest, and he's comfortable here. Especially with someone he cares so much for right here with him.

But...]

I... I need to go to the Battle Dome soon. [His eyes shift away, despite how his hold tightens on Tear's. It's as his words and his body language are saying two different things: I need to go, but I don't want to go, and I'm scared to go.] Dist said he was going to take a look at me. He only gave me an hour...