[ There's another moment where he's cutting at the plants, but then he stops entirely when he hears Taiki speak like that.

He knows he doesn't have much time, that he should keep going, but-- what kind of horrible friend would he be if he'd put the mission over his friend's happiness?

The sword momentarily disappears from his hand, disappearing back into his Arms Band, but it's just so he can grab both of Taiki's hands and put his own around them, covering them like that. Trying to drag the other's attention, get him to look at him. ]

Nothing is ever too difficult when it comes to you, okay? You being around me always helps, no matter the situation. There's nothing difficult about keeping you safe-- I'd do that as easily as breathing.

[ He smiles, with an odd awkward twitch to it that makes his gaze fall just a moment. It's always difficult to balance his own clinginess with a desire to not be too selfish about it, but..

Inigo looks back at him. ]

Please stay with me, if you really want to. I would really appreciate it. And not just for what you could do, but also just.. for being you. Just your presence would be enough to give me strength. Never forget that.