"You know... if you would like help in that regard, don't hesitate to ask. I'm no healer of the mind, but if you would like, I could show you some means of... shelving the things you feel, until you're in a space to handle them in a manner which is healthy. Or even just provide a friendly ear, if that's what you need." He winked, giving one ear an exaggerated wiggle for the sake of the joke. "I'm told I'm a very good listener."

Gazimon groaned in pain behind him.

Taiki smirked. "Oh, stuff it. But truly, Takato, on... happier topics. Those friends of yours, the ones with you. Good friends, I hope? Brave and true to the last?"