[Vash winces. He's trying his best to bridge that gap, to clear the air between them. His voice comes out staggered even as he tries. He isn't sure if he's making the right choice, or if this will only make matters worse between them.]

Do I? I know I have to confront Nai. [There's a pause. It's his last chance to turn back, to avoid pulling the rug out from beneath the two of them.

He inhales through his nose once, then keeps going.]

And I know you have to take me there. I can't run from that. Not when I can only guess what's at stake for you.