[Barnaby's startled for a second by the sheer, delighted sincerity in Ryunosuke's reaction, but then he offers a smile in return. Wasn't this what his hero career had been all about? Even if he put his life at risk, if it meant helping others and making them smile, it was worth it. Ryunosuke's happiness is a reminder of that old life.]

Yes, I don't want to compromise your efforts. But if you do feel as though you need help at any time, you're welcome to call on me.

[His grasp on communion is getting shakier alongside his attunement to the Kenoma, but he'll try to take advantage of his faltering power as best he can until then.]