[Ian doesn't even respond. He knows his stony expression and tightly drawn lips will be all the confirmation Souji needs, and now it's his turn to hold Souji close and try to offer what comfort he can. It's... pretty useless, he knows, and he already feels bad for letting Souji know. But at the same time, wouldn't it be better for him to know now, so he could make the most out of the time they have here?]