It's not really about if the road holds unknown dangers, or even if the danger is known... [ His hands slide in the jacket pockets of the tracksuit. He looks out towards the trees in the park. ]

It could be any situation.

But a good friend will stand beside you, regardless. [ His thoughts return to Ichiru for a moment--yes. He was a good friend. He had stood beside him during the... cocaine incident. That sounds... more awful than it was, he promises. But beyond Ichiru... he felt as if it was a thing he had forgotten. ]

[ Either way? He looked back towards Lavi. ]

I don't know you very well...

But whatever road you face, I won't fear to stand beside you. By a friend... I become stronger.

And so will you.