Koumyou holds still for it, and offers Devero a wobbly little smile once his face has been cleaned off in turn. The question makes Koumyou glance down and away, but only because he has to really think about it for a moment.

"I... I think so. Yes."

But he's quick to add, "Your reason for turning me down is perfectly... good. Maybe I can... help you find someone else to teach this stuff to you? Or something. You should learn what you want to learn. You should! You just... should get to do it... safely."

Unlike Koumyou.