[Why is this so difficult?! Dimitri can feel his face heating up and he hasn't even said anything worth getting worked up over yet. It feels like his heart is beating in his throat, choking any words he wants to say. He stands ramrod straight, swallowing hard to try and clear that lump.]

I... am sure you have already guessed what this is regarding, but before I say anything, I want you to know that your friendship is more important to me than anything else. So... if you would like me to keep it to myself, that is what I will do.