[He remains silent for a few moments more. His throat is still sore and it sounded more that Musashi needed someone to listen to her. Billy's form presses in closer to hers in turn. The close contact being more than welcome with his head canting to press against her shoulder. Just that bit of extra, physical comfort to tac on.]

Wouldn't say you've been a drag. More like you've been honest.

[He coughed and cleared his throat.]

But yeah, it ain't the best feelin' in the world. Kinda like a piece of yourself is missing, right? It don't feel good at all, but... ya know, it's also fine and good to feel like that.

[A person can't be expected to be energized all the time. Or to not express feelings that aren't all rainbows and sunshine 24/7, after all.]