In no state to do anything like last time…. So he says, but Teddie wasn’t taking that as is. He keeps it to himself, but he just knows there’s a hidden ‘for now’ added onto that.
Still, what to do now… even if this guy appears weakened compared to the past, he’d rather not get into a fight all on his own, when no one even knows their little mascot bear had gone into the TV world again. And the rest of the team might have ideas on what to do about this!
…Maybe– he could just leave? A fight may not be a great idea, but he’s willing to launch an attack or two if Kagu tries to stop him from leaving. The exit isn’t that far, after all…
He just needs to… try to sneak a bit of distance between them before he can turn and book it. Just.. take a step back from time to time or something.
While also snapping about another frustration about this situation.
“Why do you still have to try looking like a rip-off of me?! You don’t even do it right!!”
A pause... A realization, - after all this improvisation, well... Those threats, those FEARS- well. While it was true, he would rather that wildcard didn’t get involved, the malevolent entity couldn’t help but see an opportunity in letting this bear go. and thus, he’d state as such.
He begins, making a vague gesture toward Teddie with one of that shadow puppet’s paws.
“If you wanted to run, You should have just done so, eesh. What an utter disappointment. hiding it behind your hatred for ‘imposters’ and the like, - THAT’S something I already know about!”
A sharp turn, the vessel’s ‘gaze, pointing back, still.
“...You don’t think you’re capable of fighting me on your own, and you’re oh-so worried about your friends. Go and warn them! Even if I wanted a more.. dramatic reveal. We don’t always get what we want.”
“...After all. You need to feel.. of worth to them, while they’re STILL AROUND , right~?”
his tone remains whimsical, though that venom seeps through- voice accompanied by a feeling that would CLAW at the recesses of one’s mind.
“One day, it’ll just be you. And we’ll meet once again, just like this. Though, I imagine things will go differently.”