[Gently, Yato squats down in front of Yukine and lets a hand rest on his head. It's easy to tell where the boy's mind is. Yukine is very easy to read, and especially for Yato... obviously.]

We can't do anything against something we don't know when it's sapping your strength so much. I'm not taking you back there, Yukine. And that's final.

[His voice is soft, but his tone is hard. He will not put Yukine's life in danger when there are so many others that can step up right now.]