[He knows how hard this is for him, can see it in his reactions and face, and it breaks his heart-- he knows he'll get there, but for now, all it does is make him ache a little, wanting to help him, wanting to reassure him, but knowing he can only do so much.]
Keith... [He touches his shoulder, his touch tentative but gentle, aiming for the familiar.]
You're kind and so brave. You've stood by me when nobody else would, and you never gave up on me. [Even if-- maybe you should have.] You're amazing and passionate. You're beautiful in so many ways and I'm so proud of you.