Koumei himself may have preferred not to dwell on it, but Shunsui found it comforting that this man was able to understand that sort of balancing act. It was one thing to fill oneself with as much light as was possible, but far, far another to actually embody that in the day to day. He tried, oh how he did, but it still constantly an act of balance, and knowing that there were others in such a predicament - because it really could be, at times, as much as he'd gotten used to it over the centuries! - was comforting.

But he could easily let the event fade, should that make Koumei more comfortable. It had never been his intent to try to make him feel out of place or put upon by the act, and he was worried he may have caused their budding friendship to take a bit of a hit with his actions.

"Ahhh, you'll find that despite outward appearances, I do very much value my solace and peace in a comfortable quiet place. A friend of mine had a home on a lake, and truth be told I bought this house largely due to that. And there are always wagons and horses about should I wish to go to town! Half an hour's walk never hurt anyone, either."

Although he'd likely complain about it, when he needed to actually make the trip! Still, with his training cut drastically short here aside from the hours he put in of his own accord, the walking would do him good!

And he would very much enjoy the candles! Plum wine and sandalwood were some of his favorite scents!