As Kira hadn't released Setsuna's arm, Alexiel raised his other hand and ordered Kira again, "Let go of Setsuna," using the boy's name in hopes it would make Kira realize what he was doing.

"I won't leave now. But you had better let go, or I will." She would force it if she had to.

But poor, poor silly Nanatsusaya. No, he wasn't a waste of time, but he was a source of great conflict for her. Though painful decisions would have to be made, and Alexiel couldn't run from those forever. She was learning.