♥!
[ Soubi nods in response to both Reki's statement and her question. to demonstrate, he does indeed push himself up off his stool and onto his feet, and manages to stay there. the better question, at this point, is whether he can walk.
but Soubi does his best work when he's feeling his worst. and it had to happen at some point. he always paints when he's upset--and he hasn't actually touched a brush since arriving in Marina. it's past time. ]