[ Ishtar raised a brow. He's more or less cornered, and easier to handle when he's distressed, though not one of Ishtar's favourite way of handling Zero, who was like a brother to her. However, it did make things a little easier. She didn't always want to be the one that is protected. He didn't always have to save her or protect her. She could do it too. She owed him that much. ]

Didn't I tell you that you're not using me? I think I told you that many times. You're not using me Zero, and you never will be. I'm just offering you help, and it's the right thing to do. I'm not going to let you go out there on your own like this.

[ This time she wasn't going to listen to this demand. ]

Stop it.

[ She was close enough to grab his arm. ]

I'm not going anywhere, so just do what you gotta do okay?