["it means you're human". Lee feels tears building up in his eyes as she says that, but they're warm tears, born of that realization that she breeds in him and trickling softly down his cheeks.

Alone in a dark room, all that he can hear aside from the rhythm of his own breath is her lovely voice saying such kind things. Well, that and he almost feels like he can hear his heart pounding.

He listens to all of her words, with a sad smile building on his face... along with some hints of color at being considered to be 'sweet'.]

Your words, Yuri... They are kinder than I ever thought I deserved. [He's speaking in a much softer tone than usual. It's the voice of the heart lying under all of those layers of energy.]

I am glad that you think that way. A-and honored. [Then a light bit of joy enters his tone; he is clearly beaming as he says this.] I do enjoy hearing your voice as well!

[But the energy quickly fades again, in favor of the more tender tone.]

It... the nightmare feels so much further away, and that is thanks to you. Thank you so much for speaking to me, and- and so kindly and patiently! And please know, that any time you need someone at all, you do not need to hesitate to contact me. I want to do everything that I can to help you. I... [He's not sure what he wants to say, but some words manage to find their way out of him anyway.] ...You are precious, Yuri.