Arc perked up a bit when Madison told him about the voices in her head. It made him feel much more comfortable, and secure in a way. She understood what it was like to have not just self-doubt, but to have a part of herself that was bound and determined to hide away from the world. It excited him that she wanted to give them a chance to be together, as well. Madison really was a great person, and despite his mistakes and the dumb things he had said and done, she was still willing to do so. His stomach fluttered a little as her thumb gently crossed the peaks and valleys of his knuckles.<br/><br/>"I'm glad," he said with a smile. "Really glad, in fact. I know sometimes it might be difficult, but I also feel like we deserve at least a shot at happiness. We've worked hard to survive here; we should get to enjoy our time on Earth, no matter how long or brief it is." He still felt bad for what he'd said, and no matter how many times she denied it, Arc knew that he had upset her by what he'd said. Sure it was an accident, but it still happened, so he would feel bad until time faded the memory into nothingness.<br/><br/>"And about the whole.. wanting you thing. After what you went through, I don't imagine that anyone would want to take that step. But it's not the only reason i'm attracted to you. You're sweet, and you're nice, and you always look out for others. You're smart and you make me laugh and you make me feel better about... well everything."