Trust is hard.

[She can accept that answer, at least. She gets it.]

I know it can seem impossible, sometimes.

[She frowns as he lays his head on the table, despite the fact that he takes her hand in turn. A step in the right direction, maybe, but it's hard to see a friend so down on themselves, unable to accept comfort.]

It's a tall order, I know... but I'd like to help change your mind, if I can.