[He quiets, looking at Eichi with fierce determination, and equally fierce affection. His arms go out to catch Eichi as he tips forward, and he embraces him warmly, as tightly as he can manage. If Eichi is annoyed at his own issues, Wataru is ten times as upset with himself. He's brought this upon Eichi, somehow. He could've run from those men, or something. Anything! Anything to avoid this!

Now all he can do is lean into Eichi a bit, almost stumbling forward as his partner pulls away.]

I might like it if you scolded me a bit! Remind me of my place, here by your side! For an eternity before, and an eternity more, I'll give you the satisfaction of my company. I'll do my best to move quickly, quietly... To fight if I must, though I've always been more of a lover! Whatever it takes to stay by you, then. We have so much left to do together, after all.