I would 'barge' in here, even if he didn't 'allow' me access. This is as much my project as it is his, and I have every right to check up on its progress. I also worry about Ryouma, sometimes, almost as much as I worry about the project.

He sits back, and I almost smile, just the barest lift at the corner of my mouth.

"Everyone makes mistakes, Ryouma. Even you."