[ Kasumi leans forward, as well, resting an elbow on her knee and her chin on her hand as she glances, sideways, at Kaidan. When he cradles his head in his hands, she looks on for a moment or two before she reaches out with her other hand to give him a consoling pat on his shoulder. ]

I know.

[ She pauses, letting out a long breath, almost a sigh. ] You can, though. Feel that way. It might be selfish and it might not be right, but it's how you feel, and that's just how it is. It kind of feels like we're fighting a losing battle, either way.