"I know. You don't have to tell me anything. There's no shame in grief and anger." Ben's careful with his words, since he doesn't know the other man's species or his culture. He, too, has a tendency to retreat into himself when he's upset, and though he's trying not to break things breaking things is better than lashing out at people.

Ben winces - not just because the alien is clearly upset, but because the way he's reacting to his pain is so familiar. Unstable and dangerous. Ben knows what he's looking at, and because he does he doesn't run or leave.

"Whatever you're going through...I'll invite you out to a drink, with me. That will help."