Azura chances a glance at Niou when he speaks, but her lance doesn't move from its ready position. She has compassion for Yukimura, only someone possessed by an evil force would have reacted to her song like that, but not so much that she'll sacrifice what life she's been left with.

It takes Yukimura a moment to answer because his head is still swimming-- and because he isn't above using the weakness he already feels as a shield against Azura. It's underhanded, but he keeps his weight on Sanada.

"Do what you like, Niou," he says, careful to keep his voice neutral.