[ Ratio is often mistaken to be stoic because there is little that causes him to react so strongly. The exception to that is, of course, Aventurine, who is capable of drawing out all sorts of emotion from the scholar. And with the bust regularly hiding his features, he's far less accustomed to schooling his face, making him quite easy to read, especially for the gambler; perhaps the only person who has worked with Ratio this closely for this long.

The winning grin does not set him at ease, so his brows remain furrowed. ]

Whatever their selection criteria, it does not change the fact that we must deal with him now. Be careful, and stay safe, my dear. There is no need for you to gamble your life for this planet.

[ Perhaps to those who do not know Ratio well, his words might come as a shock. For him to prioritize one man over millions... but he has never claimed to be altruistic. No, he is simply an ordinary man, with an ordinary wish to see his lover safe. ]