[Naturally, because Mayoi cannot have nice things, he does have to climb stairs - but only one floor, and not very far down it once he's there. His room is (of course) 2-02.

The answer gets another beat of melancholy quiet from Ryan. Then, softly:]

...I dunno who I. Who I'd want. ...I dunno.

[Is there someone? Is it whoever he promised to stay with?

Ryan shakes his head a little against Mayoi's back.]

I can't, or it'll...or I'll...?

[This thought is so important and it takes him so long to spit it out.]

I can't 'caaaause...I don't wanna be gross'n you.

[This would be a bad time for a nose and/or ear bleed.]