The moment Toby was mentioned, Espio moved from his position of 'food guardian' towards the door, though he didn't actually make a break for it. Rather, he sat himself on the floor next to it, curling himself up into a ball.

Have faith in the Captain... huh?

Too bad an overwhelming sense of pessimism was fighting with it, not to mention every doubt he'd had over the last few months was kicking up a storm. All he wanted right now was for everything to just stop.

But that was no good, was it? He was supposed to be a hero. He was supposed to look after everyone. That was his job.

He raised his head.

"I'm not against a contingency plan, but I'm not up for bailing just 'cause it gets tough. You're my family... but Garden is my home. That's..."

He hugged his knees, and glanced away.

"That's why I came back. To look out for the cadets. I can't abandon everyone in a time of need. My pride won't let me.

"So, if you're gonna make contingency plans, include everyone else!"