[Sougo stares at her in silence. Stunned, shocked, everything she said hurt, though they were the kindest words he had heard in a long time.
He slowly bends over to place his new flask alongside his cocoa, then immediately reaches over to hug Lacus. He thought to ask for a second, but quickly decided there was no point in asking, because he really wanted and needed the comfort.]
Sorry... I'm sorry I make everything difficult. [He starts to get choked up.] But... but you never give up on me. Thank you. I know I always cause problems, and I'm never happy with anything, but I swear on my life that I always feel a little happiness when we get to spend time together. I swear. I... I'm really bad at taking care of people, and I can't do anything right, but I try really hard. Don't give up on me. You're my good friend -- my best friend. I'm grateful for you too. I swear I am.