[Ion stumbles back a bit when Tear lets him go, the blush on his face a bit more pronounced. He's not even sure what was more embarrassing here... he stammers out an apology quickly, the ears atop his head folding down much like they would for a kitten who's just been scolded.]

N-No, it's all right. I'm sorry I wasn't able to tell you it was me. [A deep breath here. This totally isn't good for his health, man...] I didn't expect the effects to wear off so suddenly...