[Now, that's certainly an interesting reaction. His expression is distant for a moment, apparently lost in thought. He snaps out of it quickly, though, turning his gaze back towards Akira.]

And I'll extend that offer to you, as well. I'm not really much for advice, but if nothing else, I'm good at lending a listening ear. And besides, a burden shared is a burden halved.

[And boy does Akira seem burdened.]

But for now, let's turn this conversation towards kinder topics, shall we?