Devero tucks him that much closer and holds him that much tighter. He also holds his tongue until the wave of agitation passes; he doesn't actually want to be snapping at Koumyou, after all.

"Do you remember," he says finally, his voice more even, "back when I'd just boarded the train, when you and I were just getting to know each other? You told me about muichimotsu-- that's what you're talking about, when you say you're weren't 'strong enough', right?"