[That snaps Ryuunosuke back to reality in a hurry and he looks at Tsukiyama. His expression is blank, but it's not intentional.]
Can I?
[That's out there before he can stop himself and he winces.]
No, that's not... I know I can talk to you. That's not the problem. Can you talk to me?
[He doesn't sound angry or upset, but it is a genuine question. Sure, part of it is trying to deflect attention away from whatever the hell his brain just did, but he really does want to know the answer.]
no subject
Can I?
[That's out there before he can stop himself and he winces.]
No, that's not... I know I can talk to you. That's not the problem. Can you talk to me?
[He doesn't sound angry or upset, but it is a genuine question. Sure, part of it is trying to deflect attention away from whatever the hell his brain just did, but he really does want to know the answer.]