Something in Ryunosuke's gut twists, bittersweet and contradictory in much the same way. Warm sentiment at having earned the distinction of 'friend', gnawing fear for what's yet to come... Estinien is making himself a very big target, to say nothing of the condition he was left in the last time the Innocence took control of his body...

Forgive me for my bluntness, but... Don't you DARE make this a goodbye, he thinks fiercely. And... And give them hell. I WILL see you again soon, my friend.

With Miss Himeka and Father Abel... We'll all be waiting for you, after the fight.