[He folds his hands and places them in his lap. He stares down at them.]

It's just that Rìběn seemed unhappy when I told him what my first recollection was. I waved it off then since it was New Years and all, I didn't want to make what's supposed to be a happy occasion into something bad.

Now, however, I am troubled by his reaction. I am greatly concerned, not just for myself but for him too.