It takes many long moments before Solipsis responds, the strong fighter also staring off into the middle distance.  Finally, he responds, his head turning, his blue eyes sparkling once more as his lips turn up into a small smile.  "I'll let you know when I'm free."  He says, his voice lightly amused, but also rough with... something.  He shifts slightly, breathing deeply, his muscled chest rising and falling.  His eyes flicker up and down Melody's body once more.<br/><br/>Sighing, he runs one hand through his short spiky hair, still wet from the bathing.  "It's not the best answer, but it's the only one I have.  The key is to be in control from moment to moment.  So... just don't lose sight of who you are, right now."  With an attempt at a reassuring smile, he reaches up, lightly brushing Melody's hair away from her face with a firm but gentle touch.  "Maybe then all this won't seem so strange."