Honestly, he's getting used to these outbursts from the kid. Comes from not knowing how to face the intensity of his emotions, or so Gladio thinks.

But he won't argue now like he didn't argue then. Waits for Billy to give him the space to stand, with his unfinished plate, so he can head for the door.

"With time, it gets a tiny bit less scary, leaving your heart in another person's hands. I hope you get to feel that sort of trust someday."