[No, there really isn't much right now that could make him feel better. And somehow knowing that only made him feel that much worse -- what a burden he must be right now, forcing Nephry to come in here and look after him, not even knowing what she must be going through with all of this...]
[His hand, though cold and trembling, tightens its grip around hers -- perhaps the only indication that he heard what she said.]
[But after a few moments of lingering silence, he manages a response of sorts, though it's rather cold, even considering his mood:]
[May 13, Action]
[His hand, though cold and trembling, tightens its grip around hers -- perhaps the only indication that he heard what she said.]
[But after a few moments of lingering silence, he manages a response of sorts, though it's rather cold, even considering his mood:]
...it doesn't seem like a very fair trade.