( it sends a shiver down his spine, being thanked, but he knows better to show any sign of weakness — he can't flinch, but he can only stare, and drop his eyes down to the ground. he doesn't know if he can accept it, why should he when he's probably the reason that even happened to hinata. what he did with dito against legion in the room not too long ago, how the android was stabbed, and who knows what more came from that. )

...You really don't have to do that, thanking me.

( besides, komaeda did nothing but make things worse, and it won't be too long until hinata suffers from nightmares again. )

It was your own will, why not be kinder to yourself, Hinata-kun... it has been awhile, don't you think?

( he takes a step closer, eyeing the other and then their pillow, he can see the little punch indents... but he shouldn't stress his body any more than it already is. )

Enough of that... were you able to enjoy the party?

( but he guesses the elevator chose either them or hinata to mess with, so it's unfortunate that it was him. )