Aidou smiled, then, sharper than a knife when his cousin appeared at his elbow. Weakness and frailty was what he heard in Allen's voice.

"Allen Walker, you are more than a coward. You are ignorant and shameful, and above all, you are dishonorable. I'm afraid I prefer my integrity to your debased ethics. But do enjoy your childish logic while it lasts."

Tilting his head, never once looking back at his cousin, Aidou signaled their exit. His eyes were dancing with dark, caustic reproach, trained on Allen's face as they were.

"Let's go, Akatsuki. There's no time to waste on his kind."

And wasn't that the truth. Utterly disgraceful.

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