Oh, I don't think I would call it easy. Just difficult in a different manner. [Rinea gently traces his knuckles with her thumb, her gaze following his downturned eyelashes.] Like you said, it's no virtue to suffer; so then, why would you continue to make yourself do so when it doesn't mitigate another's burden?

[They can get into the philosophical weeds of condemnation if he really wants to. But most importantly... Rinea wants to reflect the same sentiment he showed her:]

I'm glad you're here.