Of course I was concerned. I wouldn't let anything happen to you.
[This statement, with all its Giorno-esque hallmarks of genuineness to the point of social discomfort, was followed up with a sharp frown, a shake of his head.]
I don't mean "let". You can take care of yourself; that's not it. Only if something did happen and I could do something about it--
[Well, that wasn't true, either.]
Or if I could hurt the person who did it. I would.
[A beat.]
Anyway. If you want to tell me, I'd like to know, but if you don't, I understand.
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[This statement, with all its Giorno-esque hallmarks of genuineness to the point of social discomfort, was followed up with a sharp frown, a shake of his head.]
I don't mean "let". You can take care of yourself; that's not it. Only if something did happen and I could do something about it--
[Well, that wasn't true, either.]
Or if I could hurt the person who did it. I would.
[A beat.]
Anyway. If you want to tell me, I'd like to know, but if you don't, I understand.