I don't care about your wellbeing out of obligation, Solomon.
[It's not like with Dazai, where he was desperate for anyone from home that he'll take it upon himself to look after one of his coworkers he barely talked to. He's friends with Avicebron entirely by choice.]
It pains me to think of you in discomfort when there is something I could do to ease it for you.
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[More than Atsushi could really say.]
That matches up with what I've heard about him.
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I fail to see how your shared origin automatically requires you to clean up his messes.
But if you've made your decision, I wish you luck.
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Thank you.
I hope you've been well, my friend.
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I haven't been recruited into judging any contests of erotic writing, at any rate.
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Is anyone helping you with Iris? I don't want you to suffer alone.
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I'm accustomed to caring for myself. So you've no obligation to worry for my health.
[ So that's a no. ]
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[It's not like with Dazai, where he was desperate for anyone from home that he'll take it upon himself to look after one of his coworkers he barely talked to. He's friends with Avicebron entirely by choice.]
It pains me to think of you in discomfort when there is something I could do to ease it for you.
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[ But, even if it's true, that came out a bit more callous than he planned. So after a pause, there's a weary addendum. ]
I'll look to you if it grows truly unbearable.
[ Even making this concession isn't easy for him. And it's frankly 50/50 on whether he'll actually do as he says. ]
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[That's as much pushing as he can do - he can only hope Avicebron keeps to his word.]
I am grateful for your friendship.
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Neither is my company something worth feeling grateful for.
[ Especially since things are a little complicated by the ... emotions evolved. Which he still isn't comfortable properly addressing. ]
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[It works both ways, that he isn't really expecting Avicebron to love himself any more any time soon.]