[Gulping, Cater nods. He takes a moment just to breathe before he's able to properly respond.]

Yeah...yeah I should probably do that. Sorry--I didn't mean to get so intense all of a sudden.

[Stupid, pathetic, weak idiot, he chides himself. Look at you, making everyone uncomfortable. This is what happens when you're honest. Cater still has to take another minute, but then he stands. Just in case he runs into anyone else on the way to their room, he needs to slap his mask back on.]

And, uh...thanks. I really appreciate this. [A beat, and then he clarifies.] I mean you. I really appreciate you.