[Ucchii, take comforting physical contact from another guy badly? No, Ian has nothing to worry about there. He welcomes the soothing touch, even offering Ian a small smile in return.
Ucchii is a little surprised though - both that Ian would try so earnestly to make him feel better and that Daigo's words had hurt as much as they did when he knew from the start that they were untrue. Maybe he does have some regrets left even after all that time with the vines and his lord's surprise visit.]
Thank you, Ian-dono. I shall work hard to deserve the praise you give me. I did not mean to put you in an awkward position. I do have faith in King-dono's bravery and love... it is simply difficult to hear those sorts of things from his own mouth, however untrue.