You know, you don't have to take everything so literal when people talk to you about something.

[ He gives a soft sigh and a shake of his head. ]

Sometimes not saying anything can mean a lot when someone's trying to explain how they feel.

[ Riku and feelings are just... not things that typically go hand-in-hand when it comes to expressing them. Of course, when he's upset or angry, well, that's a whole other story.

Gently, he nudges some of his shirt back with the tips of his fingers, looking to the marks on his arm that have more or less faded a little thanks to Arden's meddling sneakiness. ]

At least it doesn't seem to be spreading.