[ it was worth a shot, but falco wasn't above understanding in the slightest. he tried, at least, to ease some of it his way. he had a bit less regard for himself than for others, which might be a bit unhealthy but— ]

It's not dumb . . . Or unreasonable. [ he nods, soundly. ] I got worried about hurting you. It's normal to worry. And it's normal to not want people to worry . . . I guess.