[Was it really that obvious? Lucas shakes his head though, he was sure Ramza meant well but he honestly didn't want to show that weakness, especially not in a strange land where he felt all the more vulnerable.]

I'm not afraid. [Of getting sick anyway.] And if I make friends here then there's nothing to worry about. We can help each other... like you did.

[Suddenly that reassuring feeling he'd sensed upon taking Ramza's hand had taken on a whole new meaning.]