[ Kaveh nods in return, and he manages a small smile as Basch talks, tells him that he's handling it well. ]

I like to think that I am. But I'm also...

[ He sighs, and his nose wrinkles, his gaze dropping away once more. ]

Every time it happens, I get scared all over again. I've gotten close to so many people since arriving here. I hate to think about not being able to see you all again. Sometimes it's hard even to think about going home because of that. I... it would be nice to be with Alhaitham again, and my friends. But I'd miss all of you.