[ He notices that Charles doesn't take his hand, and maybe it's a good thing so he doesn't just draw him in close and do what he often does... distract and change the subject. It's one of the ways that Kyle knows to change the mood and try and make things better, after all. ]

It doesn't mean you have to endure it alone though. Please always remember that. I'm here for you. Any time.

[ And he means it, earnest in his tones.

Though his expression turns in that moment, definitely confused. He can't help but to shift in closer, his hand lifting to delicate touch his fingers against Charles' chest, over where his heart is. ]

Death is horrific, Charles. Any of the times I've died, it was awful. I won't deny that. I could have been more... delicate about it. I hadn't meant to be shocking. Just honest. I just don't talk about it often so I guess I'm not used to how.