[It cost Yukine far too much, in Yato's mind. And that his friends risked their guideposts for them... It's something he never, ever wants to go through again. Now he sees why so many gods bow down to Heaven. It can be a frightening force.

Focusing on her staring at him a while longer gets him turning a faint pink color that he tries to ignore. She isn't wrong, either, but still...]

I appreciate you not going off on me. I know it might seem silly, but I can't help how I feel. Better safe than sorry, yeah?

[With his face heating up, he turns around to face her properly, leaning back against the sink and folding both arms across his chest.]

Hmm... That's not a bad idea. I think it might make me feel better, yeah. And if something does try to come through, they'll have to deal with an obstacle first. So yeah-- let's do that!