"Yeah, it wasn't a big deal. I was just- I should have prepared better. I didn't factor in your blood and that was my mistake."

He's glad for the lack of over-apologising. None of this was Orpheus' fault, and he would stand by that with everything he had. It's...weirdly good to hear Orpheus admit he's not doing well. He's not GLAD his friend is still hurting, but being open and honest about it is the way forward to healing.

"I think that's- that's the best you can be? Okay as you can right now?" he tries to offer an encouraging smile, even if it's still lined with worry. "It's...good that you can talk about it. Talking- talking helps. I'm always here to listen for...for that."