[his brow furrows a little at the mention that no one knew what was going on -- but maybe that's because it rarely ever happens? still... there's something about the mission and the abandoned world and the time government that doesn't sit easy with him --

the touch and apology distracts him, and itsuki stops being so hesitant, and instinctively reaches for buzen's hand instead, giving it a reassuring squeeze,]

...I was just surprised. Which, now that I think about it, was pretty stupid of me to be.

...I would have yelled too. [...] I'm sorry, Buzen.