( He fully understands the desire to squirm away from kind words, because Bakugo's do the same to him. He has to fidget again, smoothing metal fingers over the seatbelt, gaze flicking to the cars before them. But he doesn't argue. And maybe with time he might even believe it. That Rem would see everything he's done, all that he's tried to save, and be proud of him, forgive him. He misses her like an ache most days. But at least that feels almost like a comfort.

It's easier to laugh at the last thing though, cheerful and bright. )

Hey, I don't always get myself into trouble! I'm pretty handy in a fight. Just because you caught me at an off moment with Mr. Wolf-Mask. ( An overdramatic shudder, before he blithely carries on. ) Next time LILITH has us on a mission we should team up. So you know not to worry!