[That makes it easier for him, because he isn't prone to sympathy even when he can empathize.]

Glad you made it here. I'm even glad you made it here, with all your scars and memories. [He's sure she understands why; she seems to feel the same way.]

All my scars are in here, [tapping his skull] I don't mean psychologically--just on my brain. I wasn't always colorblind or deaf, you know? But people relate better to the things they can see and touch or experience themselves. We need more people like you around.