[ Then the Ring-Spirit glances down in irritation at the Ring, as it sits lifelessly on his bare chest. ]

Tch, it was easier when I was still part of the Ring - Ryou could just take over. It's not losing time I mind, it's this damn thing [ - glancing over the rest of himself, irritation growing - ] driving with no driver. That can't be normal - is it?

[ He switches his focus to Atem. ]

Do mortals normally just... keep going, with or without themselves??