_{[ As Yuuji talks and explains himself, Akira feels himself smiling again, revealing those sharp teeth as he feels those sad feelings melt away for just a moment. He didn't deserve this kind of hospitality, but he wasn't going to refuse it. His voice sounds oddly fond despite the fact it croaks out in a very inhuman way: ]}

Yuuji.

_{[ It's nice being on a first name basis with someone so quickly. As he is offered the hand again, he instead splays an arm around Yuuji's shoulder, finding the hand holding a little too personal. He huffs out another puff of smoke from his nostrils; his way of sighing but it's a content sigh. ]}

You don't have to do that. I'll be fine.

_{[ It's not manly to be emotional! Etc, etc. ]}

I'll go right to sleep just fine since I've been fed and clothed. Thank you.