Interesting that you automatically assume bad faith on my part, when I wouldn't be so brash to brush off someone with concerns about my own child. Ostensibly, I should be your ally.

( It takes a village, after all. But tbf, Kiritsugu's bitter sarcasm isn't exactly helping matters, and at this point, he can only feel the conversation wearing on him, casting off an air of exasperation. )

Nor was I aware we lived in some fantasy land where teenagers are fully open with their parents. My bad.

( It's at that point, he shifts his head to the side, focusing on much of nothing. It's clear he's not out for a fight, not really. Especially not while Kiritsugu feels swallowed by the intense sadness radiating from this man. Toji was not that different from him, was he? )

The olive branch is in your court, if you want it.

( And with that, he begins to walk away. )