[ He doesn't know how to disguise his expressions. So, when Nier starts to laugh, he fills his mouth full of air and puffs his cheeks out like a pufferfish in utter annoyance. ]

Why is it that is the first thing that you think? [ ........ ] I'm sad to say that I agree that might be the only way for us to escape, however. [ Cough. ] However, you ... will not be able to rely upon my magic in the battle.

I'm afraid that I'm about as weak... if not weaker... than when you first pounded me awake.