[ Rex finally begins to uncurl himself, sitting down on the ground with his knees still up, but no longer pressed against his chest, his arms removed from his head and now resting on his knees. He tries to give Kotetsu a reassuring smile. ]

...well, it's not so bad now, at least. Heck, White's even saved me a few times by now, he's more like a grumpy uncle than anything. So it's fine!