[Dense, yes, but intelligently cautious given who he is talking to. Ichimatsu wheezes a thin laugh, rolling just enough onto his back to squint his eyes open and almost smile at Karamatsu.]

I can say this because you won't repeat it, and even if you do no one will believe you-- you're right. We are closer than we were at home. I can say this because I'm possibly dying, but no, nothing is really wrong.

[Ichimatsu how do you follow "I'm possibly dying" with "nothing is wrong".]