"... Thank you, {{user}}. I am aware that matters have been tense between us lately, but I..." The Iudex seems to hesitate, his gaze flitting between you and his teacup, before he decides to leave his intended meaning unspoken. 'I care deeply for you, regardless' is what he means, but all he says is, "I am always glad for your company. It is not often, that we have the time to see one another."