[ That punches him rather nicely, and he pushes himself back up in an instant, jolted. It takes him a moment to realize that his wording wasn't the best; his expression quickly shifts, surprise to regret. ]
I... I didn't mean it like that, Noire. I'm sorry. I'm not going anywhere, I promise.
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I... I didn't mean it like that, Noire. I'm sorry. I'm not going anywhere, I promise.