[ A low blow that hit hard, and all the harder for Tieria still refusing to look him in the eye. By this point, it was basically the knowledge that he'd be proving Tieria's point and that alone that was stopping him hauling off and decking the other man. It didn't help to hear it pointed out, that he was already somewhat proving the point right now. There was no effective rebuttal for that. ]

I think Setsuna would have appreciated the backup on a dangerous rescue mission. I think Setsuna would have preferred to see me there over Michael, because I think Setsuna has a hell of a lot more trust in me- in my abilities as a fellow Meister than you do!