[Where words don't get through, touch does. Dimitri initially flinches away, but Felix's warmth and obvious lack of aggression draws him back to the moment, at least a little bit. He takes a shuddering breath, turning his face toward Felix's hair.]

...I can't give up on him yet, [he finally says, voice soft.]

I just can't. If... nothing has changed after we have used up the medicine, I will go with you.