[He sticks with Deku, not wanting to leave him out in the open.]

... I don't want to abandon the Bugge, either. But I also don't want people to starve. I wish there was a way to make sure everyone could be safe, people and Bugge alike.

But... I also know what it's like to be left with no option but to put someone or something down. If it's too late...

... I just don't know if it is or not.