Well, I was talking to a nice monster lady earlier, and we think we proved the multiverse theory. So you're probably from a different universe, Ryuko-chan.

[He puts a hand on her shoulder before they start running. Eyes becoming serious]

I have a bad knee. If I fall behind do not come get me.

[He's not really one to martyr himself. However, she's been helpful thus far in keeping them from getting captured or whatever these suckatoid aliens want. This is the least he can do]

Come one then.

[And off he goes]