Probably nothing? That sounded right about comforting, Kougaiji thought sarcastically. He pushed the key further under his palm with his thumb without making a big fuss about it. If John went that far to keep it hidden, he wouldn't want to make all his efforts wasted.

"Of course," he answered the last comment first, a bit frustrated as he shook his head and right after froze to bit his lip to keep a whimper of pain inside. Fuck! Fuck, fuck, fuck. When would he learn? His voice was trembling a little as he continued silently, keeping his gaze blankly at the surface of the table. "What kind of troubles? I could help..."