[ Atsushi need only refer back to that day he needlessly exiled himself to know that everyone can function well enough on their own, but still. He Worries, even if he quells that for a moment to trust Dazai and his seeming faith in their ragtag team. ]

—If you say so. But I'll keep a lookout for them, regardless...? [ That's that, though, and following Dazai's gaze up, Atsushi looks up through the chute they came down from to offer one of his patented Troubled Half-Smiles. ]

And... I could've carried you up if it weren't for your abilities, Dazai-san. [ tiger legs are really fast, apparently?? The furry life. ] But I guess I shouldn't encourage you to be lazy...

[ Time to plod up this trash hill the slow way. ]