Yes... yes of course. [someone's still DYING ON THE INSIDE jesus christ. he stares down at his hands, thinking about a lot of unpleasant shit, like blue going to a wrecked island with only one building left, like all the pokemon that died, the homes that were lost. he's on the edge of losing control of his breath again when an idea hits him, and he looks up seriously at blue.]

Have you mentioned this to Archie? [boy. he hopes not.] I know you have no reason to do me any favors but I must ask you not mention this to him. Please.