[watching all of this carefully, not sure if he should say anything while kotetsu looks so contemplative and obviously conflicted. however it almost looks like he's forcing himself to try and come to an answer and that's not what barnaby wants.

reaching out, he hesitantly tries to take a hold of kotetsu's hand]

Kotetsu. If you can't answer this now then please don't say anything. I would prefer for you to take the time to be honest with yourself than to come to a rushed conclusion and only regret what you say later.

My feelings won't change, but I wouldn't force them to affect yours in a way that you believe I want.