[ It's a pain. Such a genuine pain... yet he can't help but understand it. She's not frightened of him, but she's terrified. Maybe he should just leave, and let his Master lie it all away... but he won't.
What can he say? It's in his very nature. All he can do is hurt her.
He reaches out... and puts his hand on Ai's head. ]
...as long as our contract remains in place, I will never leave you.
[ And with those words—only time will tell which part of it is the lie—where his expression is so painfully genuine... he seamlessly changes back into a grin. ]
Basically, you're stuck with me, Ai.
[ So to answer Ai's question as he finally turns to leave... no, no he was not done picking on her. ]
no subject
What can he say? It's in his very nature. All he can do is hurt her.
He reaches out... and puts his hand on Ai's head. ]
...as long as our contract remains in place, I will never leave you.
[ And with those words—only time will tell which part of it is the lie—where his expression is so painfully genuine... he seamlessly changes back into a grin. ]
Basically, you're stuck with me, Ai.
[ So to answer Ai's question as he finally turns to leave... no, no he was not done picking on her. ]