"But it's you that I have grown closest to," Glacius responds without missing a beat, absolutely not going to allow Carlisle to fill in the blanks with any more self-doubt. "Perhaps there are others than can do what you do--I know there are other members of my species that posses my talents. Do you think I am the only warrior or peacekeeper of my kind? It is not what we can do that makes us unique, but what we choose to do with those abilities. And all you have ever done with yours is try to make amends and help others... to try and help me, time and time again, even after I failed you."

The alien brings his hands up to rest over Carlisle's, trying to still their shaking. Even though the human has lowered his head, Glacius still gives him a reassuring smile. "So stop comparing yourself to everyone else, and just be you. Just be Carlisle--a compassionate man of faith, a capable healer, and an understanding friend--one of my closest friends. What more could I ask for?"