[He hadn't realized he needed this, but he does, and he is quicker to return the embrace than he usually would be. It's hard to care about his pride when he's actually voluntarily talking about this with her, even if it's in a vague way.]

Yeah.

Maybe I just don't want to be told it's okay I failed. Am I completely shitfucked in the pan or what?

If I told anyone it would be you.