[ "I don't trust anyone more than I trust you, Izō."

One sentence does more to get his guard down that anything else. It's like someone punched him in the chest. Silence falls aside from the sounds of fighting in the distance. He can't even look at Ryouma as he sheaths his sword. This isn't going to go over well... ]

Majima'd know better'n me. He's done this shit before. [ He makes a face. ] Don't get in over yer heard and know yer place. Otherwise yer gonna end up dead.