What, so you're just going to keep yourself from feeling?

[Duty nothing. Friendship is friendship. Jin squeezes Ninurrta's arm gently, his body leaning in closer and turning inward-- he's listening carefully, as if all of him's focused on the younger boy.]

Being a leader and caring aren't mutually exclusive. She can be both. You won't fail her.

[Nin seems to only curl into himself. Jin tries again, now supporting both of his arms with his hands. His voice drops in volume, quiet, tentative. It's almost childish. But he needs it, Jin figures.]

You know--

I'm your friend, too.