[ Those words trail, but even before they do Siffrin has already looked up at him. It feels incredibly selfish for them to take things as they are. But allowing themselves to enjoy has always been a problem for them. That warmth envelops partly around, and they decide to set the cup aside for now. Right now, they want to exchange that warmth for something they've missed more. Something they wouldn't dare say out loud as embarrassing as it is. ]

..Mm. One tomorrow at a time. [ And different tomorrows at that. An arm gently loops around Yves in turn, their other hand trying not to do the same. Don't be too greedy, Siffrin. They listen quietly now, and they do think that.. if they haven't entirely broken what's there for Uruha and Marcoh.. then it could be fine. Should be. ]

You really do try to see the best in people, Vee. [ It's spoken softly. And the words are soothing to hear from him, if someone like Yves and others can see then.. maybe it'll be fine. Wishful thinking as it is. But even if it isn't.. ]

Hope so. [ An almost too quiet murmur. A small shake of their head. ] But, if it does end up being at me.. I'll be okay. I can shoulder that much. Though I.. hope you're able to help him. Is that.. a selfish thing to ask?