[From the gentleness he was still treating Yuki with, it was clear that there was no judgment in those vibrant ocean-blue eyes. All he wanted was to make sure Yuki was safe, and that he felt that Snow could protect him. Even though Zack's near-death experience had affected him deeply too, he had to stay strong. He clutched Yuki close still on his knees, his boots and metal clinking as he shifted to look into that face.]

You don't need to hide..It's okay to be scared. Or to grieve when you think someone important is going to be taken away from you. I was scared too.

[His fingers played lightly with the feathery fringe of Yuki's bangs, his smile sorrowful but still there at least. Evidently he didn't fault Yuki for being upset.]