Heeeh. I think squid would be a horrid codename, to be honest. I'd rather take rabbit as my own, if it was a choice between you being Squid and me being that. [Nope, centipedes were definitely less gross than squids.

He goes quiet after that, however. Kaneki's words something that was both comforting, as well as a little grounding. 'I didn't stop caring'... at least there was that. He could live with that.]

I know you didn't. I guess, I knew the whole time. It's why I was looking for you so hard, I think. Because I knew ya didn't forget about me, even in that new world of yours.

...I guess I just. Wanted to let you know that you didn't. Have to leave me behind to protect me.