[Tachihara thinks back to the way they'd been bumping shoulders... But it's not his place to question them. They're partners, and partners should be close. He's a little bit jealous. But at least he doesn't have to feel guilty about what happened between him and Jouno, after Jouno finished questioning him.]

I admire that, Tetcho-san.

[It's true. It's not like he stopped believing in all of them, even if his faith in himself as a Hunting Dog wavered, even if he struggled to past what the Hunting Dogs were ultimately being used for. He wouldn't be here otherwise.

He takes a step towards Tetcho, to see if he'll attack when he moves closer.]

I know your sense of justice won't forgive this, so if you wanna fight me, don't hold back.