[ It's odd. He's so used to being the strange one, experiencing a reality that nobody else will understand, that being on the other side of the conversation is a strange feeling. Rom glances aside as he tries to envision what Odile is describing -- manifestations, Sadnesses -- before giving a low laugh. ]

What are you talking about Miss Odile? You've always seemed plenty empathetic to me~

[ This is a genuine compliment. He does not expect to be believed. ]

And besides, you never gave me a chance to hold up my promises of protecting you from dangerous spirits first. It'd be a little embarrassing if I was the one being protected first.