I can only say I've found it near impossible even when I thought I had the nerve to try.

[Even if he could fully bring himself to state it outright, how could anyone understand how it felt? He feared no one could ever come close, and the mere idea that Lup had the slightest inkling from the sound of it was an incredible relief. Even if he wished no one else would have to understand such a thing, at the same time...he felt a little less alone at the idea someone might.]

[His hands curled uncomfortably into loose fists before he folded both arms under his head to hide them.]

...I've rather brought the atmosphere down a little, haven't I? I hope you can forgive that, it's a terrible habit.