[A strange and unexpected wave of relief passes through Richard's body when he sees Silco to turn around and accept his invitation. When had the anxiety crept up to him, reaching out him with its claws? Just what was he afraid of here. That Silco were to abandon him?

Richard waits for Silco to walk up to him before pushing the door open to let them inside of his room. He briefly looks at the hand reaching out to his own, fingers curling around his slender wrist.]

I'll stay in. I'm too tired for training today. [He says softly as they enter. Then, letting go of the edges of the towel and allowing it to slide off his shoulders, he stepped in closer and brought his hand to grasp on the one that was holding on his wrist.] You do not understand that you are the only one I am allowing this? I am not shutting you out.