[ John swallows, putting the danish down at Minsu's admission. This is something he knows intimately, this fear. It's part of his very fabric, at this point, something that locks up his muscles if he lingers on it too long. He's learned how to live with it every day, but it takes him a lot of work on himself to keep his confidence and his control. The two go hand in hand. ]

I'm sorry. I know how bad it feels.

[ He pauses for a moment, his dark eyes gentle. ]

I can help you. I've offered before and I mean it. I do a lot of meditation, which helps me a lot to maintain control. It becomes second nature, if you allow it.