[ Chiyo offers him support while he stands, giving him her hand to lift himself up if he wants it. ]

I know you deal with thorns and other things, but that doesn't mean it's not bad every time you get cut.

[ She was going to let him brave it out, but then he started using his flowery words. She's not sure if she wants to wait for his embarrassment to settle in. ]

And... aren't you afraid of the dark?

[ She's a little worried. ]