[Even with Yukiko's hand in his own, Ryoji feels so lost and alone. He hates the way the two of them are looking at him. They're disappointed in him for some reason, and that just makes him more upset. He hasn't done anything wrong. He'd never want to do anything that would upset them... So why?

He shakes his slowly, unable to meet their eyes.]

I know you're scared, and worried, but I have to check this on my own. You don't know what I'm looking for.

[No one does. Ryoji doesn't even know, but he's sure if he makes it all the way to the edge, he'll see it.

Yukiko's fear, however, gives him pause for a moment, enough for him to resist just running over to the end of the floor, at least for the moment. He doesn't want her to be so afraid, and he doesn't want her trapped in the situation that causes that fear.]

Maybe I can lead you back to the staircase, and after that, I can go and check myself? If you're still scared, my... my father will stay with you.

[He flushes at the realization. His lover meeting his adoptive parent... it wasn't an introduction that he imagined would go like this. Hopefully they'll talk in better circumstances after they're done on this floor.]