"Yes." It was his only response for a moment, as he approached her slowly, carefully. He'd never known how to handle even his own emotions, let alone someone else's, but for her he'd try.

"So did you." It was a means to an end, pointing that out. "You don't have to lie." Whether or not his words would be comforting was yet to be seen. He doubted it. "...you aren't alone."