[It figures. Atem can be out of sorts and still look right through Ryou, like he's a shallow puddle. Dawn go the ears again, after having finally relaxed for a moment.

He doesn't lie, because that's disingenuous.]

I have many things to be afraid of. But I think that you're looking for something specific, yes?

[He turns his head, so he can be heard just a little better. So he's not mumbling into Atem's chest.]

I'm afraid I'm not being good enough.

[It's said tiredly, with a deep-seated resignation to that very fact that makes it...almost sound like he's not seeking comfort. Because he's not. He's just stating the fact, because Atem caught him out on it anyway.]

We don't have to talk about that though. You've been very patient with me since I've arrived...and since I got here, I haven't asked how you were doing. I was gone for hours...I left you, knowing very well that you've got a lot on your mind.

[Again, said plainly. He's not defending himself. He's convinced he screwed up. That's why he's put a bit of distance between them, isn't it? Distance he made, distance he hates.]