[Ryunosuke sucks in a short breath of astonishment, his chest swelling with a feeling of renewed hope.

So he was right.

He's rooted to the spot, not daring to budge an inch, a strangely intense look overcoming his features. That steely glint from before has turned to something more desperate, frantic, and it's all he can do to keep his hands from shaking at his sides. He takes another deep breath, before doggedly continuing to press:]

I... I see. Then... I realize this is an extremely intrusive request for me to make, but... Sir. Please... If, if you would allow me to see your face, just for a moment...! It may very well answer a great deal of questions for the both of us...

[His eyes are pleading, and bright with emotion.]