"Then as my friend, please let this lie, Obito. I can't give you what you want..not right now at least.."

The fact that he had to ask again, burnt a trail down his throat. Yamato had never wanted for anyone to have to make exceptions for him, duty wise or personally, but the thought of anyone else knowing, of their faith in him being shaken more than it already had, felt like it could ruin him.