No, I... I think I understand. I haven't been shy about saying that I wouldn't like the person you were, after all. But that doesn't change my opinion on you now and it certainly won't change my opinion in the future, regardless of what happens. You're one of the two most important people in my life, you know!

[And the other one is him, so. He returns that grip on his hand and smiles; the expression isn't forced at all.]

I'm glad I can confirm that for you. It's important to know that.