[Ian scoffs, loosening his grip on Souji's jacket. Even though he still feels close to breaking down, he feels better, somehow. Like a weight has been lifted.]
Not so strong that I could have handled that army alone.
[Seriously, even with Souji there they still both almost died. And... not only that, either.]
It's because of you I was able to continue on, after everything... thank you, Souji.
[He breathes deeply, letting go of some of his tension.]
I... forgot just how strong you've become. Anything you want to ask, I'll tell you now.
[...and if he's honest, he's starting to think it might feel good to actually talk to someone about everything that happened.]