[ It was pointless for him to continue to hate on the one person that would never give up on him no matter what sort of things he's involved himself in. Somehow, he felt like the effort he made was some sort of mistake. Such a foolish brother Zero is. He can't really say anything to those words. No matter how they came out he always could tell they were sincere and from the bottom of his heart. ]
Honestly, you--
[ He seemed perplexed and conflicted with the words. Honestly, a small part of him would like to try and see where it would lead him while, the other part of him was reminding him that he couldn't get attached. Getting attached meant having openings. He didn't want that.
He felt the grip tighten even more. Was Zero that desperate for him to stay? That was rhetorical since he knew the answers. There's an exasperated sigh from him. He had really no energy to argue and trying to find an excuse for why he made it this far was harder. He'd have to make do. ]
Of course it isn't...why would I try to get along with--- strangers?
[ He knits his brows together at the words. ] What do they know of me to even consider such a thought?
[ Color him a bit curious but honestly what did strangers really see in him. As much as he can carry a decent conversation with Yuuki, he can't imagine ever getting along with him. The same was said for the other two. At least for now, he's not outright denying the invitation. ]