[ Makoto nods slowly.
He can't help the stray thought of whether the Director really cares about him either. ]

I'm still glad you got the chance to do that here, despite everything else. It means that you can close that gap, no matter how hard things are. [ Makoto pauses just to sip, to sort his thoughts. It still comes out more genuine than he means but this is Tenn, and he's... tired. ]

... Life is complicated, you never really know where things will take you. And I know you've had to make difficult choices, Tenn. But I'm your friend and maybe it isn't the same coming from me-- but I am really proud of you. No matter what happens.