[He sighs quietly. At least Ken isn't pressing the issue, but seeing him fold in on himself like that is just going from bad to worse. Ryo wants nothing more than to hug him and tell him things will be okay, but he has a feeling Ken wouldn't take kindly to that - not now, and possibly not ever.]

[So he stays where he is, waiting for the tea to steep and the bread to cool. Those should help, at least.]

Most people on this train are more than they seem at first glance. Anyone who's been here for more than a week or two should know not to judge on appearance alone. With any luck, you won't run into much of that.

[And then, as if to illustrate his point:]

Also, at least one of the cats can talk, so don't be surprised when that happens.