[ Have some self-preservation— no, that's like asking Tsumugi to be more efficient. Natsume turns his head just slightly, enough to stare at him from the corner of his eye; the moment is long, weighing something, and he turns away again with an irritated huff. ]

...I feel like if I lose sight of YOU, you'll simply disappear under the WAVES, so I'm coming WITH. Do you have an objection to THAT?

[ ...if he's refused, then it's no loss. He'll just— find Arashi, maybe. Or Minato. Minato's much preferred company, with Koromaru and all. Ugh, he should just take back his words and do that, but he's still staring pointedly away, waiting for an answer instead. ]