No. I guess that's true. [ For a moment, her voice sounds sad, her thoughts drifting away to a different matter, a different problem, but she certainly sounds familiar with that issue personally, as well.

Shaking her head, she turns her focus back to him, even when he does look away from her. She can understand that. She gives his arm a light squeeze in comfort. ]

You're trying. And you tried very hard today, too. You might think of it as a weakness, but I saw you being very brave, Ferran. [ She pauses before glancing down, her voice quieting with understanding. ] You're not the only one who has things they're afraid to face.