"Yeah. It's sort of a long story, but it's better if I stay away from things going on back home now. Even if there are people I'd like to reunite with..."

Well, he's made a promise, and here he is. The chaos back home can work itself out without his interference. Hopefully that will be better, but Shiro wonders. And for just a moment the easygoing expression on his face falters, features furrowing into a thoughtful look. He shakes his head almost as if to himself before looking back up.

"I don't think so! Did you hear the voice at first? I don't think we're being abandoned. We just need to tread water for a little. Which isn't even metaphoric really."