[She would be touched that he told her, though she's not sure why. Part of her doesn't think it's because he does trust her, whether they realise it or not, because she never had a chance to make the comparison. She thinks she's pressuring him, and she hopes this doesn't hurt him more.

But he needs to get it out if he wants to start accepting himself.

It's time for one of her specialty hugs: the awkward Voldemort hug. Only because she actually sucks at initiating a hug but she feels like it will help him remember he's not alone. At least not here, and he can bring that strength back home. Suck it up, Tokiya, she knows how you feel about physical contact (she's the same, that's why this hug SUCKS.) But she still tries to wrap her arms around his shoulders and pat him on the back.]

I learned the hard way that we can't handle everything on our own. Now that you have brought it up, I hope that you will depend on me. While I can do nothing concerning your relationship, as those are decisions you must make yourself, I will be here for you to remind you that you need not cut everything off.

You deserve to be happy, even if you can't see it yourself.