[ He lets out a heavy sigh as he presses a hand to his face. There's a brief moment when he stiffens under Fai's touch, but it last only a second.

Physical comfort--Gentaro isn't used to that. Not from anyone but Dice and Ramuda. But he's grateful for it, all the same. ]

I admit, I'm not quite used to... that. [ He leaves it just vague enough, because he's felt it plenty. He just doesn't let anyone else see. He pulls his hand away from his face, glancing to Fai. ] ... I apologize. You didn't deserve even a fraction of that. But I am grateful.

... Thank you.