He wanted to sigh, but bit his tongue instead. That wouldn't help anything. But Seel wouldn't even look at him, and that was worrying and frustrating and he almost just wanted to cry. There really was nothing to do to help him. Maybe he'd even caused the problem by forcing him to sit down and talk.

"That doesn't answer the question." He shook his head but didn't move his hands. Maybe Seel didn't want to touch him, but he wanted to touch Seel.

"Is this...did I do this, Seel? Is this my fault?"