[Stepping close to her, not quite reaching out to touch her, because he knows how she'd react when she's like this -- but shaking his head even if she can't see it]
No, my lady. It shouldn't have. You know that I'm right... and you know that you'd feel that way, too, if you could. It's scary, yeah? It's fucking terrifying to open yourself up to love and trust others. You never know if things will change, or how it'll change, but...
But when you find people like your friends, it's worth it every time. To feel that love and security. I know you want to feel it, and I know that you do feel it, every time.