[There's Sai's weak point, then. If it ever becomes necessary--]

[He purposefully mutes the thought. It's an unworthy one, although unfortunately necessary. Mista isn't here to take care of him. He has to look out for himself--and for Fugo now, too.]

[Of course it stings a little, not being Sai's number-one priority. He's become used, in the past six months of real-time, to being the center of his own little universe. But on the other hand, it's a very good thing that someone--anyone--from Sai's own world has his best interests at heart.]

[They're protective of each other. It's useful information. And Naruto has teeth. If someone comes after Sai, even if in a way Sai doesn't understand, Naruto will be there with his claws and his teeth.]

[Giorno smiles.]

I apologize. I wasn't trying to imply that you can't handle yourselves. I fully believe you're a formidable team.

[The two of them together, pure logic and pure instinct . . . yes. They'll be fine.]

I just worry. That's all. If I can keep one person safe, or limit one person's suffering--whatever type of suffering it might be--that's what I'll strive for.