[Jade hadn't been comfortable with giving out this much information, but it turns out most of his worries about it being used as leverage of a kind have been for naught. Clearly, he's underestimated Asch's sense of individualism. And the thought causes him to smile in relief. And while it's one that doesn't quite reach his eyes, it's enough to seal a part of the cracks that have formed thanks to Asch's outburst--a small testament to the sad sincerity of it all.]

...Of course, I could be worrying about nothing.

[But something in the way Asch is acting tells him this is yet again another wishful thought, as with the reminder that Luke is here too.]

However, I'd rather not take any chances in this regard. [Jade never really did, if he can help it.] If you could stay with me for as long as you can for observation and check-up purposes, it may help me figure out a way to stop the phenomenon.

[Honestly, he's not sure he can, but if the possibility exists at all... he's not one to deny it--or a chance to seize it--that's for certain.]