[And Luke stands when Asch does, though not nearly as abruptly. So... he was right. Of course Asch would leave - Luke wants to leave, too, and he's not even involved. But he can't just leave Guy.

He turns so that his back to the counter and rests his hands against it, then looks down at the floor. Maybe that'll give Asch time to get his shield up again.]

I'd... follow you anywhere if it meant finding you or bringing you back. You know that, right?

But I'm not going to stop you. I won't... follow you, either. [Though that one's easier said than done.] Just- Don't disappear on me. Okay?