[He shakes his head at those words. It's not easy to actually upset him and while he does miss Sunny (and a lot of his other friends) he knows how to keep his feelings in check.]

You will not, I promise. Basil, he ignored me for months when I went to directly knock at his door, whatever he's doing now.. it doesn't hurt me, promise.

[It does, because he thought things would get better, but that's... now something he can or wants to say. He does his best to try to offer a reassuring smile to the other.]

Is this about the... messed up memories? I... get it. This place can be really awful- for a moment it convinced me someone I know killed themselves in front of me- [That has been his experience at least.] But... we both know reality is what matters even if sometimes it hurts, right?

[The touch lingers on the other's cheek.]

And if it's another thing that's bothering you... please, I want to listen. I want to be here for you.