[For a moment, he searches Sorey's eyes as the other young man takes his hands. Whatever Mikleo finds eases something in him, and he manages a small smile.]

Honestly, if you're the only one who sees me like that, that's enough for me.

[Mikleo sighs softly.]

Just...I'm gonna try better, so I hope you'll be patient with me.

[It's a lot to ask, so he'll understand if Sorey isn't patient with him all the time.]