[ They're not disgusting. There's nothing to be ashamed of.
That's absolutely true, but he's learned by now that he can't force Sasuke to feel better about himself. He takes a deep breath and tries again. ]
I lack the power to rid you of those feelings... My words alone cannot accomplish that. But I will never shy away from your scars, and I will never think lesser of you for them. To me, they are testaments to all that you have survived. You have been through so much, and you are still here. And... and I am with you.
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[ They're not disgusting. There's nothing to be ashamed of.
That's absolutely true, but he's learned by now that he can't force Sasuke to feel better about himself. He takes a deep breath and tries again. ]
I lack the power to rid you of those feelings... My words alone cannot accomplish that. But I will never shy away from your scars, and I will never think lesser of you for them. To me, they are testaments to all that you have survived. You have been through so much, and you are still here. And... and I am with you.