[ ... True. Mikleo does nothing but worry about Sorey, but he still can't help but try and alleviate it as best he can. Mmnn, he appreciates the gesture of comfort though. It does feel good ...

But seeing Mikleo frowning right in front of him gives him a bad feeling in his stomach — it's never enjoyable seeing his best friend upset by anything, let alone the things he himself is telling him. So he'll smile and try to turn this mood around at least a little bit. ]

It's fine, Mikleo! I made a lot of friends while I was there, so it wasn't all bad.

[ But hmm. ] After that ...? Well, after that, things calmed down a little and I got situated here. Things tend to calm down for a little while before something else big happens.