[ Somehow he shouldn't be at all surprised to hear Hide's laughter in this situation, but it only confirms that things feel more like they were at home. Only instead of being an awkward Kaneki who might have turned a nice shade of pink at his friend finding him in an embarrassing situation like this one, he only offered a bit of a smile and a light chuckle as he glanced over at him. ]

I kind of have to, Hide. If I just acted like normal then everyone would know what I am and that's not something i'm ready to show everyone yet...

[ He said that, and at the same time the tree's little tentacle around his ankle gives a sharp tug that was hard enough to startle even Kaneki as it pulled him off his feet. The result was one very surprised half-ghoul looking like a deer in headlights while hanging upside down.

That shifted to something like very mild annoyance as he regarded the blond with a sigh. Why did he have bad luck like this? ]

...Don't say a word.