[Boober breathes in shakily as he nods, and his voice is equally shaky when he speaks up.]

That's really good to hear. I don't want you to stop being my friend or boyfriend, either.

[The very sincere moment has his tail glowing, a hazy and faint but still warm orange light in this otherwise impossibly dark space.]

And Riz...? I do want you to tell me things. I know there's so much I'm still getting used to, and a lot that's hard for me to understand, or at least... Hard for me to think about. But if I can be there for you, then it's worth it. Okay?