[ all he can do is reassure six that he's not alone in this, and itadori hopes that could offer some sense of relief to his troubled mind. he really does hope so, otherwise this night will end in a bitter tone. alas, he spared six from any further harassment, finishing off the last bite of his pitiful dinner and now intending to keep his end of the deal. it still didn't feel right to leave that boy behind, on his own, but the sorcerer understood at times you just need a moment to breathe, think and compose yourself again.

he stretched his arms over his head, exhaling a small puff of air. ]

I'd saaaaay ... I'm coping? But I know there are some matters I need to deal with. I've been brushing a lot of things under the rug, so I really need to take my own advice and face them.

[ even when he really, really doesn't want to. with a smile, he reached over to rest a hand on six's shoulder. ]

Let's get together sometime, yeah? When things calm down.