[ honestly, the distraction of it is kind of nice. he couldn't help meteion. couldn't help roxana.

...maybe he can help riff and bass.

so he waits, past the automatic "i'm fine". waits, to see if riff will open up any further, and when he does, listens. ]

... Y'wanna try and tell me, first? [ it's a quiet suggestion. ] Last person in the world to judge you for it. At least get it off your chest.