[He didn't want to admit it, but she had him cornered. There were really only two ways out of this situation, that he could think of, in such a short time, and he didn't particularly like either of them. Slowly, he looked up at her, trying to hide the defeat in his eyes as best he could. His smile was reassuring, but only dimly so.]
I'll be fine, Lacus. [Then, after a slow breath.] I promise. [He was hoping she would accept that, and let it drop, if even just for a little while. Admitting he was having some difficulties was not the same as admitting what those problems were, so he would be at ease enough with that.]