[Jean's managed to calm down. He's still teary-eyed, but not really crying, at least. Instead, he's blushing. A little bit.]

I know I am. It's just the confidence I'm lacking, for now.

[Blame it on the dying and other trauma. But he's started his healing process now, at least.

But, he does need to say something regarding the original topic, still.]


... thank you, Marco. I'm sorry for bringing this topic up again, but... I really needed this conversation to happen.