( mika's eyes widen quickly at such a sharp response — he unconsciously withdraws slightly, the forced smile on his face sheepish and apologetic as he does so. there's a nervous sound that passes his lips, but ultimately, iori's kind of right. he knows better than to think someone as observant as iori would be fooled by a simple excuse like that — just hadn't thought it would hurt so bad to try. )

Nn, sorry. I'm fine though, honestly.

( he pauses, hesitant as to whether this information might set iori off worse, but ultimately... it's probably helpful. )

Truth is, 's not the first time it's happened, yanno? It's kinda weird though, I ate somethin' a li'l while ago after all.

( normally this sort of thing, well it's just the result of strict budgeting, and the idea that it could be something else slips his mind for the moment. for the moment though, he tries to focus on reassuring the other — he's not so good at monitoring physical condition, but let's see... )

I'm not dizzy or nothin', but my head's a li'l sore.