[ He can accept that fear, if it means getting the only approval for this that he needs. He doesn't give a shit what anybody else's opinion on the matter would be. For all that Yzak does enjoy approval from others, he can't help but be himself and do what he feels in his heart in the end.

He has that fear in himself, too, only his is more rooted in failure than it is in paying a price for something that he desires. ]

I know I can't make you feel any differently. But even despite those fears, put your trust in me. [ Those hands squeeze together over Blue's. ] To make a choice that I know I can live with. If it asks for something I know I can't bear to lose, or something that would only make the time you want hurt to have ... then I won't accept it. [ Even though, if it came to that, he'd still be losing something that he won't be able to bear to lose.

His own expression softens some. ]

You should know well enough by now, though, there's not much that I wouldn't be willing to give up for you.