[He only pulled his hand away to hide his face, so if Shuichi wanted to take it he wouldn't complain. But he doesn't, and that's fine too. What he says though...that's both equal parts reassuring and painful to hear. Reassuring moreso, however, and he uncurls and just stares at the detective with surprise. An offer like that...]

Saihara-chan...thank you.

[He's incredibly grateful, and it's obvious in his voice. But after a moment, that last part hits him again, and he glances away with a shake of his head.]

I...it can only be for a little while, though. Not to be disrespectful or ungrateful, but...finding someone like that is impossible for me. So I won't make you support me forever. Just long enough so that I can learn how to deal with this on my own. But please...please give me that opportunity.