[Even if Ryoji had said nothing else, his silence-- that minute flinch would be enough to answer Scott's question. His hands curl atop his sheets, head still tilted downward like he doesn't want to look at his friend at all. It feels ridiculous to rest now, just so that he can maybe help later. They feel like empty words and it's not fair to Ryoji, but he can't help but feel that way. For all they know, it would be too late for Kotone.

Then quietly, voice still carrying something pained in it:]

She shouldn't have to be out there in pain because of me.

[He doesn't want her to suffer a second longer either.]

So, you go back out there, Ryoji. Just leave me here. [He's not important right now. He's at the clinic with other people looking after him. He has more important things to do now than stick with Scott.] You're wasting your time with me.