...I don't think I would have the courage to say it first.

[ So, he does understand. Although fortunate for him that Ganymede is so impatient and so cavalier about speaking his mind; that was never even a possibility. He shakes his head. ]

It must have hurt him. But, he was still willing to say it to you again before he left. So... I have to think that he didn't regret telling you, just the same.

[ The pain was worthwhile to him, even if he didn't have the sense to wait long enough for Fai to say the words in return. ]