"I--" Yuya almost yelps at the force of the second rock, blanking out of the conversation briefly as he focuses on keeping the third rock from coming through.

"I know that, I just meant--what I thought was being the strongest isn't enough! Even Ignatius--even as strong as he is--!"

He yelps as the forth rock crashes to the barrier. He stops it, but it flickers out of form. Yuya quickly throws the shield up again, a little weaker in haste. "So maybe instead of being strong enough to protect people by ourselves, what we have to do is protect each other."

It comes out faster than Yuya's brain consciously thinks about it, but... that's right, isn't it? Even Ignatius needs help. Even they need help. Looking after each other, it can't be one way--it's a back and forth, and everyone taking care of each other. That's how they've made a difference every time.

If he had more time to think back, he'd realize it's never been one person who's strong enough. One person to save the day. Even with the Ringmaster.

They always needed each other.