I relate to that. Being self-conscious, and having trouble talking about things even when no one could really be listening.

[ He feels like he’s still not saying what he wants. That Olivine is safe. That there’s so little Basch could possibly judge him for. Not with Olivine being alright with what he is. ]

I’ve known others like that. Rigid, academic upbringings because of their titles or aptitude. It always seems…lonely.