[Finally, Eichi lets Dodger go to lean back into his own chair himself. He's been pale this entire time, coughing occasionally, but there's a louder cough that he covers with a hand now, taking a moment to will the rest of the fit away before he sighs.]

I never got your exact age, since you're such a private person, but you must be plenty older than me. I'm 19, but I would have guessed you were at least 23... Mm, you've been here for three or four months at least, even if I've only met you recently. Those fireflies in your room are from some time ago.