It's alright, it was an interesting thing to see, as usual.

[Ryou brings his arm up, hesitantly at first...but then he gets up his courage and gently settles his fingers at the base of Atem's neck, nudging a couple of snakes with one finger. They're cute. He loves them and their little explorative tongues, even if--perhaps especially because--they tickle softly at his face. But he couldn't love them half as much as he loves Atem, and that's definitely a scary thought, isn't it? Loving someone.]

I'm okay. Little sore, but I slept and it felt really good. Thanks...for being a security blanket, and for not leaving. You could have...I didn't mean to take up your whole day.

[He hopes it was just a day.]