There's nothing to forgive. [ He means it. She should be kept safe. The priority of an Enforcer, at all times. Even as an Inspector, he would've done the same thing. Leaving a team without a leader is effectively crippling it. How dangerous it would be, if someone targeted that specifically. ]

I wouldn't follow my example, Inspector.

[ Too many mistakes, too many flaws. ]

Ah?

[ Her comment throws him a bit– that wasn't something he'd been expecting. Of course, it was quiet comment, nothing too outrageous. If she looks more red, he can't really tell. It could just be their closeness is making her warmer than usual. It could be the lighting. Or the wind. Or things that he's not good at differentiating between. ]

Please, it's not necessary. I'm happy to be of assistance in anything. [ His words are in earnest, tone level and warm. There's a small smile curling up the corner of his mouth, gaze a bit softer than usual. Gino's found himself becoming more and more fond of her as the days passed; this moment is no different. Sen is insistent on fair play and he finds it completely endearing. It helps that the two of them are amiable and somewhat like minded. The air between them is relaxed and comfortable on the way back to the tower– clean up has already been sent out to deal with the mess. ]