Nah, I know — I'm telling you, being friends means being mixed up in each other's drama. Part of the deal.

[ He gives a warm smirk and shrugs, leaning back in his seat, taking Gokudera's question seriously but also as an avenue to lighten the mood slightly. Just slightly. ]

When I was under stress in that other world, I started making miniature model warships. That helped me keep my mind off shit back then. Kept my hands busy, something I could do alone, clearcut goal, easy sense of satisfaction but still challenging enough to be frustrating... I'd never done anything like that before back home, but I think it helped. Pick up a new hobby.