[It takes a moment, but Hide's laughter finally begins to subside enough that it no longer effects his ability to speak. He swipes a finger under his eye, wiping away the wetness he finds there. He can't remember the last time he's laughed so hard at something. It's surprising he didn't pull something.

Kaneki's words have him glancing around, taking in the plants growing around them that hide them away from the eyes of any party onlookers.]

There's no one else over here but us. You can't even see the party from right here. Just do what you need to for it to release you. I'll keep watch.

[He's just about to turn away and do as he said when Kaneki is suddenly lifted off his feet and left dangling with only the tentacle keeping him from crashing to the ground.

Hide is frozen for a moment, eyes wide, brain still processing what he's seeing.

Kaneki's words break the spell of stillness.

And his laughter begins anew. You told him not to say a word.]