[ this is probably the most emotional they've ever seen him, and, quite frankly, it's painful to hear. What are they supposed to say to comfort him? Sorry doesn't quite cut it. They're certain that Ruin didn't deserve all of this effort. If it hadn't been for her, none of this would even be happening in the first place. ]

Your well-being is more important than whether I'm worried or not, Ishi-san, [ they reply, sounding distressed, too, but they shake their head, dismissing the topic. ] Don't talk like that. There's more you can do than just fight. I know you're a sword, but you're more than that, too - that's why you've got that body in the first place, right?

[ they look him in the eye, serious. ]

I can't fight at all. If someone comes after me to kill me, I'm sure I won't have a chance. Even so, I'm trying my best to save everyone. As long as you're not dead, you have to try.