[ he keeps his coat and sweater sleeve still rolled up in case ishida wants to take a closer look. he might not want to touch it though because there's a thick layer of sweat over naegi's skin and after a cold breeze passes them by, naegi instantly shivers and pulls the sleeves back down to cover up his wrist. ]

I don't really know. I was just told to go into the forest but I don't know what to look for or what to d--

You've failed to protect her.

--huh?

[ there's that mumble again... slightly louder this time for him to just barely understand it and not to mistaken as the sound of the wind but not loud enough for him to pinpoint where it's actually coming from. he lifts his head up as quickly as he hears it and whips it around to look at his surroundings but the sudden movement causes him to get lightheaded and he stumbles a bit. he doesn't fall, catching his balance, but he moves his marked left hand to place it against a tree for support and his other hand against his head. he then looks back up at ishida. ]

Did-- Did you hear that?