[To Katie. Yes, she's important, yes, if anything, she's more important than Matt himself, but there's a tiny spike of emotion as Shiro doesn't mention himself. Matt's not sure what to think about it. Maybe it's too much. Maybe he's just being self-centered, but... he had hoped when he saw his friend again that he'd be glad to see him.]

[He doesn't have time to go down that mental road, though, as Shiro's expression changes and he winces.]

I'm sorry, Shiro. I... well, I heard some rumors of the Champion's exploits, but who knows if they were even close to true. You're... not okay, that's obvious, but...I'm here now. I can try to help. At least I understand at least some of what you've been through, so if you want to talk, I'll listen. I know you, you've probably not talked to anyone because you don't want to bother anyone with your problems, even people who care about you, so now I'm here, maybe you'll feel like you can talk to me and that'll help you.

[He's rambling, in a very similar way to Katie. He just wants his friend to be alright.]