He can't hide his look of surprise.

"...Thanks for not judging me. Even though I do." Plenty of people have been kinder than they should have been about it, but it's always nice to find that someone at least tries to get it.

"The results weren't all bad, though. When I got here I was afraid to get close to anyone. And after my heart game, after hurting everyone the way I did, I decided that I might as well try. It felt better than being a bitter, lonely asshole."