[ well first of all, firmly: ]

I'm glad you're here, Jacopo. I don't think you're being cruel. I think you're being honest.

[ because sometimes yves will simply argue with the voices in someone else's head ]

.... if you really think that's what we should do, I'll talk to Adolphe about it. I can do my best. If you want to help, I'll take any advice that you can give.

[ because yves thinks he knows what could fix him (that love he's always been looking for) but he has no clue what could fix anybody else when that love he gives falls short ]