[Katsuki can immediately tell that Shoto was uncomfortable with the castle, observing his body language and how he seems reserved and drawn into himself. He wonders, since Shoto's already been here for a couple years, if something had happened here before... but he chooses to leave it be.

Instead, following the other boy to their campfire and taking a seat when he's beckoned. He sits not too close to Shoto, a bit drawn in himself. Unsure what to expect from this, and a little nervous.]

...I think we'll be fine.

[It's something to be concerned about, for sure. Most people were partnering up with someone they've not met before, or only talked to a few times. As far as he can tell, they might be the only ones in the room partnering with someone from home.

But he's not too worried. And he lets Shoto know why.]

If this were me and Deku, who I've known since I was two, we'd be dead for sure. But you and I barely hang out one on one.

[A small, thoughtful pause.]

....I don't even know what your favourite colour is.

[They'll be okay.]