[ he can't help but feel really warm from these words. settling himself on the floor next to the tub, arm resting on the ledge for now. he offers a soft smile in return to his words. ]

I've had a lot of good people around me to help support me through it. I owe everyone a lot.

[ there is a pure fondness in his voice. he truly does care about the people he's gotten to know here. ]

Wild, huh?

But I'm glad I've gotten to know you, too. None of it's easy here, but we keep going forward because we need to.