"I believe you. This sort of stuff is difficult to face."

Skulduggery considers their last few interactions, weighing them with a contemplative tilt of his head.

"You take your role as a security unit seriously, and that attitude brings with it a natural sense of safety. You don't like to talk much, make eye contact, or be physical. But there are plenty of other people out there who don't like one or all of those things. And personally, I find your silence to be comfortable, not oppressive or awkward."

All that to say, "I think maybe you're doing just fine. If you need the reassurance, anyway."