[As soon as he realises Tieria's crying, he tilts his body more towards the other Meister and wraps his other arm around him as well, turning it into a true hug.]

Listen, I just crawled through the ventilation shafts between here and the cargo bay to get to you as fast as possible. Give me one reason why I'd do that if I actually cared so little about you. [Despite the hint of humour playing around his words, he's totally serious.]