[He takes a breath to continue, to express how much he cares for Ruby, how Aqua's attitude is not only going to get in his way, but his sister's. Hayato's trying not to yell, but there is obvious passion in how he speaks. This has been bothering him for a while, it seems.]
And I care a lo- Huh?
[What, an apology already?!
Hayato blinks at Aqua, disarmed by what he's heard.]
no subject
And I care a lo- Huh?
[What, an apology already?!
Hayato blinks at Aqua, disarmed by what he's heard.]
You mean it?
[No way!]