[And Susumu knows it, too. He exhales in a way that's something of a cross between a 'hmph' and a sigh, and turns more fully toward his companion, arms still folded. You're getting a Look now, Souji. Not a full-on glare, though... not yet.]

Well-meaning comrades should not be disregarded so lightly, Okita-san.

[He's only half referring to the Vice Commander, of course. Still, he hasn't allowed his voice to take on an accusatory tone; simply stating a fact in the same way one might comment on the weather.]