[as... detached as livio feels from anything but grief right now, talking about this stuff doesn't feel so difficult. sure, his body reacts with a flustered response, but he doesn't feel fear. concern for ain, on the other hand... the poor guy seems really distressed.

liv reaches a hand out toward him, not touching him without permission, but settling near his own hands in a silent offer. only if ain wants it.]

I'm not real good with them, either. I'm sorry it's so hard on you... but if it helps, you don't gotta be embarrassed about this. I've always thought you were... ["cute" isn't the right word. "beautiful" may be closer, but that's a bit heavy handed, isn't it? livio exhales softly.] ... pretty. And sweet.