You have one as part of your team? That sounds awful... [He shudders at the very idea.] You're brave for keeping it around.

[Although, he can't help wondering if the mentioned Onix appreciates it very much, brave or not.]

Huh? Oh, no, I'm not stuck. I just...

[He's aware enough that this is going to sound weird to feel embarrassed, but at the same time, he doesn't feel like what he's doing is actually something to be ashamed of. It's a weird feeling.]

I needed a hidey hole.