Toshi would be overjoyed to know Barnaby is thinking so hopefully. That's a big, important step, exactly what Barnaby needs. Toshi agrees wholeheartedly. Barnaby will be okay if he has his friends.

He has to work very hard not to move his hand away right away. Barnaby looks so uncomfortable at first, and he doesn't want to be the source of that... "Seems sweet to me. It would be very understandable to just be worried about yourself, after... that mess."

He blushes again at the reminder, but a smile does start to form as Barnaby finally relaxes. He can see the change, and feel the tension leaving Barnaby's shoulder under his hand. He gives the tiniest of squeezes.

"To be honest, my first thought was that I could stand vigil outside your room and make sure you get some nice, quiet time to yourself." But it sounds really stupid saying it out loud so he looks down and shuffles his feet.