015 - [Loyalty]

[He had found it quite difficult to leave Tsuna behind like that. . .but. . . it was something that had to be done. . .For Tsuna's sake. . . Though he had left Uri - for whatever protection the feline could provide in his current form. . . and now that he had slipped out of the Cafe, he began his search for Basil. The thought that he was going through with this was sickening - he hated himself for it more than words could ever possibly express. . . But more than anything Tsuna's safety was the number one priority in his mind. No matter what, he had to protect Tsuna. No matter who else he had to harm in the process. He had sworn himself to the task of protecting Tsuna, after all. . . But that really didn't make this easier.]

". . .I . . .really am. . .a terrible person. . ." 

[The words were mumbled to himself with a broken, disgusted little chuckle.]