Being mesmerized by a set of ears had its methods in absorbing attention. Nigredo seemed content to watch them and would have continued for the remainder of the day if not for Albedo and his annoying giggle. All that came thereafter was Nigredo standing stock-still in the hallway, realizing he had just committed a terrible faux pas.

For the second time today, he turned a brilliant shade of crimson.

He tried, however, to write off his actions with some dignity and answered Ritsuka, pushing Albedo's question to the wayside. "I'm fine," he said, before hesitating at the second statement. How embarrassing. Nigredo quietly wished the floor would swallow him whole or at least have the compassion to take away his guilt. "...No, he didn't. I'm sorry for staring." A sigh. "I hadn't expected them."