Ah, that... had been careless. And Albedo wasn't sure if there were intentional aspects within the act. There existed self-repulsion in the sentiments that followed, and Albedo loosened his grip on Ritsuka if the other wanted to pull away. Albedo was something disgusting, right? Enough of something adverse to nature that Ritsuka should flee and Nigredo should follow in Rubedo's footsteps, no? No.

His eyes cast downward, and he felt completely cut off from the others. His actions and thoughts did not make sense to them, and he couldn't expect them to. What had she said? People like them can't understand people like you. Here, give him examples--let him know exactly why he would remain alone.

This crossed his face, clear enough to read for any that knew how. For a moment, he looked like a kicked puppy, punished for doing something he thought would please another, and then the expression vanished, and he sighed loudly, extravagantly, angling his eyes away. "What now, Nigredo? I'm fine, and I got things I thought you'd like. If it's so hard to understand me when I speak outright, I thought actions would do the trick."

Ah, but he was speaking dualistically, was he not? Yes, his actions would prove that he was thinking of assisting Nigredo as well as gaining weapons that would better both's chances of living past thirteen, but his nonchalance and carelessness was also a clear warning that both should understand, despite his unwillingness to say so aloud.

Why, then, should Albedo be careful, if the one he said he would would live for would not accept what he had proclaimed?