[ He might...ease away from that hand for a moment unsure what the gesture really entails, but it's probably best that he did that as he coughs just twice with noticeable winces. Saori was definitely not herself. No. This was another part of her...the other side that the goddess normally didn't show. The lack of emotion and concern was telling enough. Another coughing fit overtakes him as he hunches over just a little bit. ]

Ah. Just a-a commonly used phrase. [ But oh. That was in poor taste and he didn't even notice. ] I-I didn't mean to offend you, if-if I have. I apologize. I'm not thinking straight right now

[ Having tuberculosis will do that to you though. He sounds apologetic at least and looks it too as he walks unsteadily towards her. ]