"I believe you." Now it's Asbjørn's turn to gaze up at Ruby intently. And he does believe her. Not just because she's saying so outright, but because of the little gaps and glimmers between words in past conversations. "I don't mean to act like I'm the only one who has issues. I'm just...used to it only being me."

He pushes himself up off the ground slowly, keeping her gaze, standing close but not quite. "And I understand people not being able to deal with it. But like you're saying, we're not other people. So as long as you want me around, I'm here. In whatever way."