[ At least Inigo is a tad more used to this now. It's part of the package of being more open with his own emotions, after all. But he still can't quite help the fact that his cheeks still stay somewhat red as he listens to the other speak.

It's just a lot. Sizhui is so sweet. He hardly even knows him, they just spoke once-- and yet he's already readily offering his help like this. What a good guy. ]

And who's helping you while you're helping me then, huh? [ It's said softly, but still with a joking edge to it - like Inigo wants to keep things light, even now. ] Seems like we've reached an impasse there.

[ For a moment he's silent, but then he adds: ]

These days are just always hard. The days the train stops at a platform. I'll be fine again after today.