A similarity between them... That is true. It doesn't quite ease the discomfort he's feeling, but it's also a nice sentiment.

"That is correct, yes. I... I must apologize for reminding you of such difficult memories. I never intended to."

His hands tighten around his cup a bit, apparently against himself.

"...It's just that... times like these are when I begin to waver. Memories like this... Feelings like these... How do I...?"

How does someone bear them all without breaking apart? Was there a time he knew how?