You're not part of the "supposedly befriended" group, Leonardo-san. [More like...] Whenever I say "supposedly befriended" I am speaking of those who have decided I am their friend without my consent nor approval.

[His gaze will look away as he will admit.]

You are a friend. One of the few I have within this city and my own world. I simply...

[Again, he will take a deep breath as he admits.]

Do not care for anyone else. I do not wish to befriend anyone else any longer. [After all.] ...it'll be difficult to accept my lack of memory of those I hold dear. I've lived for a long time, Leonardo-san. I am certain there are many important people I have forgotten and no matter how much I try...I can never remember them again. [Pause.] ...I don't want to grow attachments, then forget them...the mere thought pains me... [And, really, it just hurts and friendship is so troublesome and he doesn't want any part in it because it adds more weaknesses. He is fine simply protecting the small group that he already holds dear even if his small group has their own group of people that can protect them better than he can. The thought alone made him feel envy as he hated the idea of sharing anything he genuinely cared for.]