"Why not?" He's seen Jade do many things—or maybe that's why. Because Jade did to him what Professor Eichel did to Jade, to some extent. "...never mind."

He just wants to leave this area. Being near Professor Eichel's rooms triggers a few memories that he doesn't want to remember. Shaking his head, he starts to walk away. If Jade doesn't follow, he still says nothing.