[ Singularly focused, as ever.

Maruki nods along – objectively, he understands the logic, even if he couldn't agree with it less – and then goes quiet for a bit before asking: ]

Is there anything you wouldn't do to protect this reality for Shigaraki-kun? What if the next thing Vaeros asks of us doesn't just take something from you, but forces you to actively harm others?

[ The questions are just as non-judgmental as before. ]

I'm speaking in hypotheticals, of course. I'm just curious.