[How long has it been since he hasn't been treading water in the sea that was his sorrow? Even if it was not fully pushed aside he hasn't felt so light in eons. Games have manipulated his feelings for sure, but never in such a positive manner.

Thus, the words do bring tears to his eyes. Not that he didn't believe them before but it a different sensation. To hear such a heartfelt phrase when not surrounded completely by his own guilt.

And as much as he would like to respond, he is struck speechless.]