It's all very understandable, really. It does hurt to hear it said so bluntly, but the sting is nothing compared to hiding it for so long. He closes his eyes, and thinks on her words. There's silence, besides the hushed tones of whispers and breathing all around the room.

Standing to his full normal height, Nightmare Knight turns to face Rosemaster. He hesitates.

His next move is to wrap the both of his large arms around her in a rather clumsy attempt at a hug. His eyes are shut tight, and he squeezes her with only a fraction of his power.

He then pulls away, turning away again, and clears the throat he doesn't have. "Well. Ah. Thank you. You may continue what you were doing before I rudely interrupted. I believe I have some baking to finish for the people working here."