[It gets the opposite response, actually; he leans into it immediately, letting his eyes slide closed and just enjoying it for a moment.

That's what he needed to hear, honestly.]

It's... It was a dream, and dreams have a way of being strange and surreal, ja? Besides, it must be difficult for you as well. I... It was... Well, it was terrible, but I'm not angry or upset with you. I'm a little upset that it happened, yes, but... I think I can understand, at least a little bit.