[ How about he doesn't say that, even as a joke, because Ryoji's first instinct is always to listen and obey, and it's only because of the harsh light of magic that he reels his thoughts back in. ]
Don't give up on me!
[ He snaps at Yato, affronted and immediately regretful at his reaction, but there's that corner he needs to be in, desperation, adrenaline, clarity over confusion— the onus is on him, and he has to turn back.
And he does.
But not before uprooting half a dozen trees, I hope Yato got out of there in time. ]
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Don't give up on me!
[ He snaps at Yato, affronted and immediately regretful at his reaction, but there's that corner he needs to be in, desperation, adrenaline, clarity over confusion— the onus is on him, and he has to turn back.
And he does.
But not before uprooting half a dozen trees, I hope Yato got out of there in time. ]