[Ryou doesn't react much to Atem's comforting gesture, but it's not that he doesn't appreciate it. He just...doesn't want to give in to thoughts like this. He doesn't want to think about Noa trying to explain why giving himself up would only help protect his friends.
It's a narrative Ryou's all too familiar with, and being on the other side of it hurts.
So yes. Cat discussions are far more enjoyable to partake in.]
That's fair. Cats do require care and attention...at least you can always pet Celeste's cat. Quite the character, that one.
[Ryou can't stifle a yawn after that statement.]
Mmh...are you okay like this? Am I too heavy...?
[Because he would feel pretty guilty if he fell asleep on Atem and was basically making him uncomfortable. But he is about 15 seconds from passing out again.]
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[Ryou doesn't react much to Atem's comforting gesture, but it's not that he doesn't appreciate it. He just...doesn't want to give in to thoughts like this. He doesn't want to think about Noa trying to explain why giving himself up would only help protect his friends.
It's a narrative Ryou's all too familiar with, and being on the other side of it hurts.
So yes. Cat discussions are far more enjoyable to partake in.]
That's fair. Cats do require care and attention...at least you can always pet Celeste's cat. Quite the character, that one.
[Ryou can't stifle a yawn after that statement.]
Mmh...are you okay like this? Am I too heavy...?
[Because he would feel pretty guilty if he fell asleep on Atem and was basically making him uncomfortable. But he is about 15 seconds from passing out again.]