[His expression softened a little, and his attention moved back to the stove. Okay, the water was starting to change colour now... not quite to where it had to be, though. Swirl swirl...]

And I know I've said this before, but... I need to thank you. You didn't have to take a chance on me. You had every right to turn your back or... well, punch me out after what you went through.

[Okay, milk is hot enough... turn down the temperature so it just stays even and doesn't boil.]

But... you didn't. You gave me a chance. Even with all that justified anger, even with that potiential inside me, you still reached out to me. And not only that-- you vouched for me, even when you knew it could cause problems. You've been looking after me when I was as defenceless as... well. [He chuckled softly] A newborn foal, I guess, and even after that.

[Changing colour nicely now... good thing he had the ramekin's ready. Even so, he was a little sheepish as he looked up to Kanji, and then bowed his head.]

So... thank you. I won't waste this chance you gave me.