[He wouldn't. He had learned that not everything was meant to be bluntly dropped out in the open. However, he didn't quite seem as brusque in his attitude towards her. It was probably the only acknowledgement of their talk she'd get if she didn't bring it up first.
He stopped and turned when she called his name.]
Yes. I was a bit surprised at the idea myself. [It honestly hadn't been something he had considered, but he'd done some thinking after Suzaku's offer... and Euphie's escapade had reminded him how useless he felt during the monster attacks and other major events that had happened since his arrival.
He hated that feeling... more than anything. Maybe, this way, he could at least try to do something to protect those he cared about.