[ close one. not that ryuji was twisting his words any, but it's a small relief to be taken seriously instead of getting second-guessed. relationships are built on trust, or so they say. ]

Yeah? Eheh...

[ there isn't much to say to that as he scratches the side of his nose, just a hair embarrassed. he'll sit back so ann can have her share first, given how he's a last-minute guest to the party and all. ]