.... you're smart, [ he begins, quietly, with the self-obvious. ] You're brave, and pretty spunky, too. You're not afraid to speak your mind when you feel like it. But you keep a lot of secrets, because you're afraid of getting hurt again. Beneath it all, you're pretty damn strong, Hiro. [ The arm around his friend's shoulders cinches a little tighter for a moment. ] Nothing's going to change that opinion, because it's the truth.