[looks over and eyes the distance] Hnnh. That does make it a bit difficult. But not impossible! Sometimes a hand wave or a smile is all one needs for support. And you do have the communicators. Or, you could write letters~ I'll deliver them! That way he has something to keep and savor and reread if he wants too.
I've always found there was more comfort in something physical than all the spoken words in the world. [Like now. Cuddles Ryu more.]