Ahaha! What's that supposed to mean, if I empty my hands that you're going to handle it all?

( that sounds pretty lonely, doesn't it? he won't ever officially wipe his hands clean unless there's a need to do so, but here he is with so much work to do, and he needs to do it fast. if he could fix the gaps by pulling then together, and knitting the areas closed even if sloppy... that's more than enough as long as there's a connection?

it's more than enough because they'll work hard to build it even stronger. it's this thought that calms komaeda's nerves, and bring him back to a sitting position. the library isn't stuffy at all, and he feels comfortable here, even more so with rio around. his chest raises slowly, and it lowers all the same in a comfortable rotation as he breathes in the scent of the room. the smell of pages mixed with the plants inside makes it feel like home. )

You're right, you could handle it! I know you can...

( saying so makes him giddy, almost, too ecstatic at the thought because even if he's not here for the moment that rio will have everything covered. there's no doubt because he won't be doing anything alone for the long term... )

What about me? Let's see... what do I want to be... the cog, maybe?