[The touch of his forehead gets him to open his eyes, to look up at him, listening as he speaks, his own expression staying serious but - yeah. He knows this. He understands it because ultimately that's the life they're both living right now, in this war.] I won't ask you stay on the sidelines. This is important to you just as much as all of us. I get that.
Shiro... [How many times? He'd do so every time. As many as it takes is just as true now as ever, more than. He lets out another shaky breath and just.] I want you to know I'm coming back for good. No matter what happens, that's something I'd already decided on. So whatever way I can, I'll...
When you make it through this, I'm going to be right there.