[ He hasn't felt the reassuring touch of a good friend, particularly a former mentor and father figure, like that in so long. The last was when he last had contact with Rico. After that, Brig honestly thought he was the last of the HECATON, the last Titan left. It's comfortable. And very heavy. He feels the full weight of the respect and concern he has for Hawke weigh down on him ]

I... I don't want to be like them, sir. [ He's pertaining to the vampires he's had the opportunity to observe on this little field trip. ] I want to be like you. [ Always has. Always will. ] A man still fighting the good fight. Never giving up no matter how down the chips are.