[ Instead of bringing about any snappish comeback, that just settles... coldly in Allen's stomach. I don't want anymore problems here.

"You're the problem."

Isn't that what he had resented about your coming back all along, Kanda? You and Alma were supposed to be free finally. To live the rest of your lives out away from the Order, even if they weren't long. Even if Alma was dead already... then if you owe him and Allen anything, it's to leave as peaceably as you can in your own remaining time then.

So Allen swallows for a moment, and it feels a bit leaden. ]

You shouldn't have taken Mugen back, then.

[ He says it... gently, actually. If without pulling any punches, either. Mark that clearly, your debt to him is clear, he never even wanted to feel like that anyway. ]

But don't worry, there won't be any "problems". I'll stay out of your way. [ Because that's what he wanted, wasn't it? For Kanda to stay away from him. Which is fine. He's fine with that. He is.

He just doesn't know why it still stings anyway. ]