[Atem might be looking away, but since the snakes are still wrapped around Ryou's fingers, it's not like he can escape his own embarrassment completely. Thankfully, Ryou's not likely to take advantage.

...Instead, he softly dislodges his fingers from the general tangle, then combs his fingers through them again. Kind of...like petting the snakes. Or more appropriately, stroking Atem's hair fondly.]

Maybe that's a little bit my fault. While I was in the tree, my happy dream was...dating you. When you came over, I...naturally assumed that you were part of the dream, which was why I was so familiar with you.

[He uses the underside of his thumb to scratch the chin of one of the lighter colored snakes.]

I felt happy there, being near you and sharing my hobbies with you. I was content spending the whole day forgetting about the campaign...and just k-kissing you.

[Now it's his turn to be embarrassed. He disentangles himself from the snakes, pulling his hand back and holding it to his chest awkwardly. The movement reminds him that he should be resting because it stings, but...at least the pain isn't so bad. The medicine is, blessedly, starting to help.

...Maybe it's affecting how earnest he's being? Ryou doesn't think so. If Atem was big enough to bring the dream up and admit that it was, in fact, something he wanted, even if he hadn't known it...then Ryou could be honest too.]