Oh, phrasing. This wasn't getting any better, and Atem was momentarily dumbfounded by it all. How could his efforts to prevent her from harming herself or finding someone else to do the same be so misconstrued? The implications were dark at best and malevolent at worst. "Now wait just a minute-" He tried to interject as the two began to talk among themselves. The irony was, that he knew of an item that could subvert a person's will and force them to do as the wielder commanded which would have been worse than a simple levitation ability, however the Millennium Rod had not followed him here nor would he use it for that purpose.

At least her male companion sounded as if he were willing to listen. Taking a deep breath he exhaled than tried to add details to that less then complete account the girl had already stated.

"While it is true that I with the aide of my familiar did bring her to the school against her wishes I believe the context is important." Maybe he should't have lead with that, but Atem also didn't think it wise to flat out accuse Xion of slander either. There was a small.... smallllllll... minuscule grain of truth to her tale. That was the portion he had already admitted to. "I had no ulterior motives, or thoughts of some recompense for my involvement. The weather was foul, and she wouldn't see reason in why she should seek shelter from it." His eyes flitted to Xion briefly before looking back to the red-haired fellow. How much should he reveal? If this boy was her friend he might already know the girl's ambitions- or.... he might not. Was it really Atem's place to reveal something that seemed so personal?

This subject was serious though, her friend should be told if he did not already know that she was trying to erase herself from existence and everyone's memories.. . but it looked like they were already drawing an audience. It's the only thing that stayed his tongue from going further.