[He freezes like he's been caught at something before he can stop himself. Acting caught just makes it seem as though there's something to catch him at, and he doesn't owe anyone here an explanation for what he gets up to. But there's something adjacent to self-consciousness at being seen interacting with the spirits in some manner of friendliness...
There are images to maintain.]
No.
[As if the very concept of it is stupid when he's the one--yes--caught blue-handed.]
These things just won't leave me alone. [A firm never you mind if there ever was one. He finishes with the rag and reaches for his lantern, raising it to bring the stains on Riku's skin and clothes into focus.] What happened to you?
[Apparently he'll ask for explanations without giving them...]
no subject
There are images to maintain.]
No.
[As if the very concept of it is stupid when he's the one--yes--caught blue-handed.]
These things just won't leave me alone. [A firm never you mind if there ever was one. He finishes with the rag and reaches for his lantern, raising it to bring the stains on Riku's skin and clothes into focus.] What happened to you?
[Apparently he'll ask for explanations without giving them...]