"Do not be so hard on yourself", Modo tried to get him to calm down.
"I am a soldier! I have to be hard!" Vinnie growled.
"So do I. ..", Modo gasped. "Sorry, I'm just trying to cheer you up somehow."
"I … I appreciate it ..", Vinnie muttered.
"Why do not you let it be? You're only hurting yourself worse."
Vinnie shook his head. "I have to go through it, okay?"
"Let me help you ..", Modo touched him. "Let me love you .."
Vinnie's eyes widened for a moment, then he blushed and began to cry softly.
Modo looked at him. "Vin?"
"What?" Vinnie's voice was weary.
"Come on, buddy, it makes it easier soon, I promise", Modo hugged him. "Let it come."