There's a relief in the way the line of his shoulders relaxes. Even if she doesn't look happier for what he's said, she does at least still want to talk. It's better than most interactions he's had in his life.

"I'm suggesting that regardless of where the limitations come from, be they a result of internal or external factors, societal norms or unreasonable expectations, it only means that there will always be a way to overcome those less favorable parts. Sometimes, it isn't immediate, and sometimes it's harder to do alone, but there is always something to be done. And I happen to think that you are just as capable as anyone else of doing it. Even if you might literally need an extra hand here and there."