[And really, Lapis doesn't want him to reassure her - she's accepted her lack of worth in the world. Her main concern is him, and her expression turns to one of concern at how he recoils, not expecting her words to have had that much impact.
But then her heart sinks once she sees his tears, not hesitating to reach up - using the sleeve of her dress to wipe his tears away. She'll stay quiet for now, just gently dabbing his tears away, not caring how they stain the white fabric of her sleeve red.]
WEEPS
But then her heart sinks once she sees his tears, not hesitating to reach up - using the sleeve of her dress to wipe his tears away. She'll stay quiet for now, just gently dabbing his tears away, not caring how they stain the white fabric of her sleeve red.]