[his optics widen a little when minimus says that and he shrinks back into the cell a little.]

Uh.

[riptide's expression pinches as he tugs the string slightly.]

I guess that matters to me, yeah. [he's trying and failing so hard to be normal about this.] 'Cuz... you know, I don't really... know how that feels. To have someone you care about be proud of you.