When Hibari glanced back, Tsuna jumped, almost ready to bolt out of there. However, even if Hibari's face seemed less than pleased, he at least humored Tsuna. He listened to Hibari's words, and the brunette's face seemed a bit confused. What did he mean? Has Hibari been bullied by some gods?

"I...." Tsuna then slowly shook his head. Hibari did scare him, but he was trying to make peace with the other. Especially since there was a misunderstanding between them. "I don't pity you at all! I know that Hiba---I mean---there's someone I know who is very similar to you. He's very much about maintaining his pride, and beating up anyone who threatens to take it away. In fact, I don't think there's many people who could do that to him, and still live to tell about it..."

Tsuna realized he was going off on a tangent. It was hard not to ramble, when he could feel Hibari's intense stare, even at this distance."B-but what I'm trying to say is...I don't pity you. It doesn't matter if I'm a god, or if you're a shinki. I want to help you as an equal, not because I feel superior. Since I'm definitely not! But because you helped me! It's as simple as that."