A bit taken aback by the kid actually being bold enough to ask, Kurogane stuttered in a way that was very unlike him.
"N..no, kid. Everything's peachy here. Nothing happened at all. The mage just decided to go for a walk....I caught up, and made him realise how stupid it was."
Seeing Syaoran frown, Kurogane cursed under his breath as he replayed what he'd said and realised that it didn't make sense.
"Umm...since this is a world where he's in danger, I mean...just, I....aargh! Look, it's none of your business, kid, so just forget it."
That's better......Kurogane chanced a look at the wizard again, and winced as he saw the pained stare he was getting from Fai.
"Just forget it." He repeated, staring at Fai for emphasis, making sure that Fai knew he was talking to him. If anything, the wizard looked even more crushed, and Kurogane's mouth suddenly felt dry, feeling something that he guessed could have been his heart shattering.
I'm sorry, mage, but I can't let anyone get close to me...I'm a ninja....and from another world to you, as well. Push me out of your heart.....it will be better in the end.