[Ryou's eyes close, and Atem lets some of what he's feeling show on his face. His eyes twitch closed, squeeze shut, and his mouth presses together tightly. It's just for a moment, but -- it hurts to hear it said. Don't you get tired?

He does.

But what can he say, that's going to help...?]

...I love you, too.

[He kisses the corner of Ryou's mouth.]

And you are comforting. I never feel better than I do when I'm with you. It's the nicest feeling in the world...

...but when you don't take care of yourself, I'm going to worry about you!

[He gets a firmer grip on the side of Ryou's face, brings their foreheads together.]

You're too important to me to lose. I'll solve you if I have to, if that's what it takes -- if you're too hurt to solve yourself, then I'll be there. I saw what happened in your past. I know what happened to you was terrible. But why are those memories making you hurt yourself?

[His mouth's running, a little bit. His control over what will help? is slipping.]

Don't you know that you're a part of my heart? That when you get hurt, it hurts me, too?