[Add scowls, his own frustration starting to boil at Rin's stubborn refusal to listen. This is absolutely not something that concerns him, no matter what he thinks about himself. And trying to act like being his shinki means he can butt into whatever business of Add's he wants—]

This is something more important than a silly game of gods and shinki. There's nothing you could possibly do to assist with this, and you stand to gain nothing from it. Just because you're my shinki doesn't mean you should put your own life at risk for no reason!

[... and yet, he's reminded of Jakob's stubborn protectiveness, even if he and Rin haven't known eachother for nearly that long. Maybe he's not as dedicated to his job as his predecessor, but he seems like the type to try and meddle no matter what. Add sighs heavily, leaning back into his "chair" with a hand pressed to his temples.

There's one other possibility he's considered... one that he's decided not to bring up with his volunteers, if only not to make them worry or doubt him. He looks Rin over briefly, considering his options. If Rin is likely to try and follow him or get into trouble anyway...]

I may have a job for you, but first you have to promise you'll listen to everything I tell you to do. Is that clear?