[He reaches up to gently grip her wrist at that, still balancing the rune in his other hand. Mikado does, at least, smile at the reassurance, even if it looks as tired as the rest of him and only lasts a few seconds.]

...Yeah. He'd probably say I'm not calling enough, huh.

[The look fades, but it's replaced by one more thoughtful now, rather than completely sad or totally apathetic.]

I'm just not sure what to say now. I feel like... I've said everything I need to, but...

[...but he still can't quite let go.]