[It makes him shiver to hear that, and in that moment it makes more sense, too, all of Shiro's reactions until now. He tries to listen without interrupting even if he might not understand the extent of his words completely. Even if it kind of feels painful to realize. Of course. Everything.
But he can tell it seems to be helping Shiro to put it somewhat into words, so he nods, doesn't draw his hands away from touching him.]
It was so much time without. [He's quiet, assessing, but just on the edge of winded, a waver in his eyes that betrays how he can't be detached about this, a stark difference to earlier. Carefully, he makes a gentle series of circles at the base of Shiro's neck with his thumb, only tentative in checking.] Does it help -- This?