[He recognises the tone now. When Connor says things that he is quoting instead of saying himself. But he nods, it is accurate. Even if Shion would argue that everyone matters. He understood the sentiment, it was enough.]
I'm glad to have you around. [He doesn't stop stroking Ceej's hair.] I'm really lucky to have met you.
[Because Ceej has to know that. He spends all his time thinking people are just putting up with him, yet being around Ceej makes Shion smile. He has helped Shion so many times. He doesn't know his own worth and Shion doesn't even know how to begin showing him it. He knows how it is to feel like a burden after all.]
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I'm glad to have you around. [He doesn't stop stroking Ceej's hair.] I'm really lucky to have met you.
[Because Ceej has to know that. He spends all his time thinking people are just putting up with him, yet being around Ceej makes Shion smile. He has helped Shion so many times. He doesn't know his own worth and Shion doesn't even know how to begin showing him it. He knows how it is to feel like a burden after all.]