[He feels a little bit guilty when she breathes in and he cows slightly until he realizes that...it's not a wholly negative response. It's factual, just as he's always believed Rei to be.]

I know. I know. I've kinda put some thought into stuff like that, too. [Weiss had brought up that he may be a determent to Ruby on any given mission. He sort of understands.] Maybe doing it your way makes more sense to be able to look at it from both angles.

[He's still mildly idealistic.] Just promise me you'll try. That's all I ask. Not just for her but for yourself. Even if it doesn't work at least you tried it.