[It's easy enough to read between the lines. Because he's good at sprinkling enough details in to help her have some context.]

Maybe they don't know what you've done for them, but I think if they did. They'd still be grateful. Maybe they don't agree with your choices and maybe you'll never see eye to eye but.... I'm sure they know how much you care.

[Rinoa doesn't have to see the crack to hear it, the subtle little cricks of wood not happy with the pressure it's under.]

You're gonna give yourself splinters, Mister.