[Lacus replaces the bandage on her neck because she knows it must be unpleasant to look at. Once it's secure, she leans against Sougo once again and takes his hand.]
It's not a horrible thing to want to shield yourself from pain. I've done the same thing, lately. [Not an easy thing for Lacus to admit, and her soft tone should convey that.]
I would be sad if you cut yourself off from me because you're afraid of hurting whenever we happen to part. I'll hurt too, but nothing could ever hurt me so much that I'd regret knowing you.