[He manages a little huff of a laugh at the first statement, and makes his way across the room to kneel beside Gentaro. Prince bounds over and rubs his face on both of them, like he knows.

And Dice puts his ring back on, solemn and sure.]

You know, if you need'ta lie to me or something, it's okay. Like, if you can't deal with shit and you need a minute. I mean, if it's about me, I'd be happier if you told me or... I dunno, we can try to talk it out. I don't wanna hurt you, and I dunno how to be a proper anything, so sayin' that doesn't mean shit.

[He hesitates, but he reaches over for Gentaro's nearest hand, not quite taking it, just... asking permission to do so, wordlessly. Hopefully Gentaro won't notice how red his eyes are, or see the tear tracks on his face.]

You're the best thing. You make me laugh, you're a great writer, you give me hell when I deserve it... You make me dinner sometimes, an' we got the best cats. I don't wanna lose you or any of that any more than you do.