[ A smile flits across Maruki's face at that, too small to be noticeable in the dark they've found themselves in once more. ]

Well, I don't believe that for a moment.

[ How long did he spend trying to convince others here that he's simply a normal, boring man? Some loser. Not with the way Maruki understands what's needed for their souls to possess such power, not by far.

He winds his fingers through the fabric of Adachi's sleeve and tugs him in the direction of the distant farmhouse. ]

Come on. As I said before, you can stay here until things settle down. I won't make you talk about... all of that, if you don't want to, but I do have some questions if you'd be willing.

[ C'mon, Adachi. Maruki will tug him all the way across the fields if he has to. ]