[Well then. If Manabu's still being stubborn about this, he surely can't be seriously hurt. It's not like he's the type to still be stubborn about something even after being stabbed or anything.]

I told you I was a criminal, didn't I? Playing unfair, and taking advantage of upstanding SDF officers like you, is exactly the sort of thing you should expect from me.

[Grey slides back a little and tugs lightly on one of Manabu's ears.]