Ryou nodded, taking a step back from Shira. It wasn't like he was trying to babysit her or anything- not really. Ryou was just afraid and rightfully so. One false step, one mistake, and Shira could be captured or dead. Ryou wouldn't really care too much about his own death, as long as his friends weren't in danger. Once they were safely inside the warehouse, Ryou started to ramble apologies. "I'm sorry. I'm [i]sorry[/i]. It's just this is Konoha, you know? Everyone says it's suppose to be dangerous."

Ryou took a small breath. He could understand Shira not forgiving him for babying her, but Ryou would do the same thing for Kii. They were his friends and Ryou was pretty picky when it came to choosing his friends. When Ryou made friends, he was fully prepared to do anything to keep them... even if they hated him afterwards. "And it is dangerous, Shira. All I can think about is them capturing you and taking what they want and letting you die! Or... or... Kii. Capturing him and setting off as a bomb or something. And I can't stop thinking about it." Ryou admitted. They were [i]children[/i]. They should be able running after expensive runaway dogs or training with their sensei. This was... insane and Ryou was scared.

After tearing off a few layers of skin off his lips, Ryou took a few slow breaths. "You did really good today and what you found can make this so much easier." And it would. All they'd have to do was follow the jinchuuriki.