Fear briefly flashed across Kyo's face, but was masked with a calmer expression quickly as he looked back at Liz. The pencil hesitated, but began writing again after a moment. 
...
[i]I guess I could just tell you.[/i]

He showed her the message, thinking about just how to word what he wanted to say. Verbal expression wasn't exactly his forte, but better to tell than show in this case. 
[i]I... cause things to... distort. Or at least, seem like they are.[/i]