"Mnh-!" And the fact is it does make a difference. Gongenzaka might not be pushed back, but he does at least seem to lean backward, turning away with shame. Indeed after all he has no idea what this hole has done, what anything has done- being in that mirrored prism, being shackled with iron so long...

"...Yuuya," he finally says quietly. "...I, the man Gongenzaka, am not leaving this building... ...but if we are attacked, can you truly tell me that I, the man Gongenzaka, will be unable to avoid the conflict that rises within here in turn? ...I..."

He lowers himself, to meet Yuuya's eyes more properly. "...I, the man Gongenzaka, will continue to rest- but for the sake of those in here, I cannot remain idle if someone approaches with ill intent."