[Well, that's a good point... Komaeda can't argue with it.

He settles in next to Atem, where he gets down on his hand and knees. He doesn't quite have the digging strength of a werewolf, but even as a merperson, he can willingly extend his claws into something a bit bigger and stronger to tear through the softer dirt with. He'll start to scrape away at it, though not nearly as efficiently as Atem can.]

You know... I wanted to thank you for agreeing to this, [he mentions quietly, as they work at that digging spot together,] not just helping me fly... But also helping me with this. Especially on such short notice...

[He always knows how reliable Atem can be, but a small part of him is still a little worried.]

I hope you'll tell me if I'm ever asking too much or bothering you...