[that gets an absolutely minute flinch out of archie, but otherwise his trust in guzma's pokémon to hold him down stays strong. bless those bugs indeed. archie stays where he is until guzma disappears behind the door and his shouting goes from full volume to simply muffled.

he's not sure if it's obvious, but he acts casual enough when he joins sun in the kitchen. rubs his face and exhales.]

Sorry. It's been a rough couple months all around. [he tilts his head.] You know it's not your fault you're not the guy he wants you to be, right?