[There's a tiny sniffle and then another quiet chuckle, and Eight gives her a gentle squeeze.]

I spent a long time not wanting anyone to take care of me. That I'd been enough of a burden. Still, if it makes you feel better...

[He gives her a tiny, teasing smile, brushing the pad of his thumb along her cheek to dry her tears.]

I'll stop being daft, then, just for you.