[ He opens his eyes again. They're steeled and his gaze is as neutral and void of emotion as ever. Pained or not things are expected of Souji and he can't have too long to grimace and mourn about it, and he's not going to let Crowe wallow when there are things to do. ]

Thanks Crowe. It's the hardest part, but it's the part that will show us who we really are on the inside.

[ He stands, grabbing Crowe's hand with him and pulls him up too. ]

Chin up. Put on a smile for your friends. They need you as much as you need them.