[ He just turns silent when confronted with that question. Neither Pyrrha or Nora are here at this point in time, so there isn't much of a team for him to lead. Then he's got other friends here who don't know him too well, friends like Shiho who want him to stop trying to fight or lead because they're worried about him... unaware that those well-meaning words are toxic to his self-confidence. ]
I-I'm sorry... could you leave me for a bit...?
[ He can't stand to disappoint her for so long, but he'll consider trying again when he's better, probably. Right now, he just can't make a promise that he's not sure he'll keep. ]
action.
I-I'm sorry... could you leave me for a bit...?
[ He can't stand to disappoint her for so long, but he'll consider trying again when he's better, probably. Right now, he just can't make a promise that he's not sure he'll keep. ]