[ He actually sneers. Good on Simon for getting him to break a bit. ]

Is this your version of playing nice? I don't really think my joke about a sensitive stomach is quite on par for you being so flippant about the one thing that matters to me.

[ How... clueless. Ryo really does oversimplify his impact on others when they aren't Akira. Disbelief has settled in. He wants to slap the blond but doesn't. Ryo settles for shooting a hand out to grasp at the lapel on Simon's very smart jacket. It's a secure grip and they're companionably close, although his voice drops. ]

You ran at the idea of what I could be. It's clear you don't want to work with me.

[ As if he's aware of the crowd around him, he releases his grip and steps back, swallowing back a few choice words. This wasn't the place. ]