( Kel bends over, and Basil doesn't pull away -- feeling his face heat up in mild embarrassment when his tears were wiped away. Still, he's grateful for Kel's affection. )

I-I know. ( He should know better than to try to lie to Kel. But, Sunny was a sore subject for him, and with Omori came Sunny. )

I... I'm okay.

( He isn't. )

Sorry. I know I promised that I'd talk to you. But... i-it's something Sunny and I have to work out.