[Zekarion does notice the retreat of those external features, though he mostly keeps his eyes on Shigeru. His tone is gentle but confident.]
It's alright. You don't have to apologize.
[Now, then—digging into the details of whatever Shigeru has just gone through seems like a foolish endeavor, in his mind. Explaining the poor situation the newcomer has just stepped into without making sure he's calm enough to accept it may also have a similar result, and any distraction would feel too flippant. To more physical needs, then...]
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It's alright. You don't have to apologize.
[Now, then—digging into the details of whatever Shigeru has just gone through seems like a foolish endeavor, in his mind. Explaining the poor situation the newcomer has just stepped into without making sure he's calm enough to accept it may also have a similar result, and any distraction would feel too flippant. To more physical needs, then...]
Are you still hurt? Or cold at all?