[Action, 12/15]

[Asch purses his lips, considers (briefly) saying something in response to that, and finally thinks better of it, remaining silent and allowing Van to leave. He greatly dislikes being so obvious, but goading Van will only serve to prove his point, and that isn't something he wants, either. His gaze drifts to the medical kit Van had given him; once Van is gone, he'll have to give it a thorough examination. If it ends up being of any use to him, at least that will prove one thing: that Van is honestly still trying with him, for good or for ill.

Now what he plans to do with any trust he earns back... that remains to be seen. As always, the man is a damned enigma.]