"Are you suggesting they're not strong enough to handle it?" Koumyou asks, mostly teasing, as he reaches for a third piece of the pastry.

Honestly, his mouth has gone slightly numb at this point, that particular sensory input just overwhelmed. It's still not pleasant, but he's certainly endured worse things for less reason.

"I know the few I'd specifically invite could handle it. Maybe you just need tougher friends, Dev-chan."

And it's true, Koumyou's small list of people are pretty tough. Buttercup, Yondu, Siebren, Selenay. That's... about it. Otoha? Otoha hasn't talked to him in a while, but Koumyou isn't going to hold that against anyone. He knows what he's like to deal with, after all.

"I mean, I'm sure we'll let anyone come who wants to, right? But still."