"You could've...said something to me or-or Brink though. I wouldn't have bothered you even if I knew where you were. I just didn't know what...had happened to you, I worry you know? I know...what you've been through was hard and taking some time to be alone is needed. But not telling anyone...I hate it when you make me worry like this." And he'll just let out a shaky sigh before his shoulders sag a little.

Still Dodger's explanation doesn't explain a whole lot and Shigeru is still looking at him uncertainly.

"Will you at least...talk to me about it? You know that I...I'm always here to listen." But he frowns as he bends down to give Dodger his food and water. He might reach out to touch his cheek, his expression caring and worried as usual. There's a pause before he speaks again, unsure of how Dodger is going to take his suggestion.

"Have you ever tried meditation? I know it's...not something you'd probably be used to. But that always helps me when I'm in a bad spot with my...phobia." And it wouldn't involve all of...this.