[ There are often times when Noiz reminds of himself, how he used to be before he had to grow up and admit to his faults and flaws in order to better himself. It's frustrating, but it also makes him feel doubly responsible for him, like it's his role to be his teacher. He didn't grow up having parents, or a sensei who guided him. Everything about him is self-taught and he can't hold him completely accountable for being stupid.

But at least he isn't oblivious. He knows he's playing with fire.

Yet he's still trying to... er. Obito's face falls, expression shifting from serious to a more flustered, affected one. ]

That's besides the point! I mean, you made that pretty clear... [ CLEARING HIS THROAT AGAINST A CLOSED FIST. ] But you know if anything were to happen to you, I'd be responsible.

I'm ... I'll find a way to get rid of him. But until then, you should keep your distance from me. From Sasuke, too.