Too clear, Ritsuka. Too obvious where the other disagreed and would disallow information. Albedo was too much of one who could understand--too much of one who could use the information gathered and step against in the most flawless of ways, acting out the part without a misstep. He had stepped as he would in the past, with the shutters on others' eyes drawn tightly and fooled. The other boy was too easily read--Albedo could respond in a detailed and absolute manner and retrieve the information the other had with little effort.

He didn't want to. That was all that was truth.

A hand retracted from the other, to press lightly against Albedo's cheek in thought. No. Ritsuka wasn't someone to play with. Albedo would answer. Truthfully and completely. With only the details of any hows withheld. "Stop him," he said seriously, violet eyes staring at the other boy. "He didn't touch me, so death is too simple. I'd rather not, unless he refuses to see reason. To listen to me. To do as I say. But he can't be allowed to continue. Nigredo is...."

Delicate despite himself. Far too easily broken for one that had such reserves and walls. All that Albedo had. All that he wanted and desired that remained.

His head moved slightly. "I can't let it continue."