[Luckily for Ryou, Komaeda had been relaxing at home, when the message came through. That, however, didn't make it any less surprising to see the other reaching out in such... friendly terms. Despite the way their last conversation had ended, it still felt like there was a wall between them. Even if they had spent time together, caring for an unconscious mutual love interest, it had felt a little bit like walking on eggshells the whole time, like they were avoiding the big conversation in the room.
Still, it's... nice, he decides. It feels better to talk like this, than to avoid each other at every chance. It takes him a bit to reply still, as he tries to choose the best words to one-handedly peck out a reply, but he eventually manages.]
Good afternoon, Ryou-kun!
I would love to help you, but I doubt I'll be the best teacher as a nephil... I don't know if I can swim in this form, and it's still pretty cold out, but... if you're okay with all of that, maybe I can guide you from the poolside?
[He hopes it doesn't sound like too many excuses, but at the same time... He's never really swam as anything but a merperson. Not even when he was human.]
<MrBrightside> they are both so awkwardly polite
Still, it's... nice, he decides. It feels better to talk like this, than to avoid each other at every chance. It takes him a bit to reply still, as he tries to choose the best words to one-handedly peck out a reply, but he eventually manages.]
Good afternoon, Ryou-kun!
I would love to help you, but I doubt I'll be the best teacher as a nephil... I don't know if I can swim in this form, and it's still pretty cold out, but... if you're okay with all of that, maybe I can guide you from the poolside?
[He hopes it doesn't sound like too many excuses, but at the same time... He's never really swam as anything but a merperson. Not even when he was human.]