"I suppose it was a fear response. I was already taken aback by Magpie's words and was terrified of what would happen, so I stepped in to shut it down as swiftly as possible. I see now, though, that I should have prioritized Drake first. I'm sure he's just as upset with me as Glitch..."

He tries to distract himself by taking a bite of noodles. "I've wondered... am I even fit to be on this team? Not in terms of skill so much as... I suppose I've questioned if it's fair to get involved when my presence has caused so much discord, but now that I know Magpie is necessary, it's not as though I can back down."