[He lets Jaeger continue to nuzzle him, though he shifts a little where he's sitting to start running his hand through Jaeger's hair, the motion gentle and repetitive.]

I know this sort of thing upsets you; I shouldn't dwell on it.

[He's quiet for a moment, though. Gathering thoughts.]

I don't hate myself like I used to, you know. I don't think that I deserve less than anyone else, and I... It's taken a long time, but I don't believe that I deserve to die for how I am, and who I used to be.

You've helped me so.much with that. I don't think I've really thanked you properly for it.