"Good, because you'll have a tough time getting rid of me." He smiled in return, even if it was hard to do so when he thought of what Philip was going through. He knew that what he was telling Shotaro was right, but it would be a lie to say he didn't wish he could save him too. But this was about the person in front of him right now. Everything else had to come later.

"And..." He trailed off, moving across the room to retrieve Shotaro's hat. "I think you may have an even tougher time getting rid of this." He held it out, hopeful that he'd take it.