[ Dabi tries to keep his breathing steady enough that Shigaraki can follow it with him if he needs to. It's not much, but it's all Dabi knows he can offer without crowding him too much. He's already holding Shigaraki as much as he can without letting it become too overwhelming. ]

Okay. It's okay. I'm here for whatever you need.

[He doesn't reach out to stop Shigaraki when he goes to scratch his shoulder and it's a good thing too, because Shigaraki doesn't. For once, he doesn't and Dabi gently lays his fingers on the back of his hand.]

You're not alone. I'm scared shitless too, but we're in this together. I know I was gone for a couple of days but I came back, right? I'm never leaving you.