Gai faintly blushed and smiled behind a few sniffles. He was certain that the lost-composure effect went both ways.

"It may feel that way, but it is not. It is just...an uphill climb, which is always a tough part of any journey." He shifted his hold on Obito back to an embrace around his middle, accepting as much of Obito's weight as needed. He knew how weary this made the other man. "People are like muscles. We grow stronger because we are pushed to our limits. Sometimes we do not want to train our spirits, because it is hard, it hurts, it tests us, but we become stronger for it and more aware of what we are capable of. You are capable of many great things--I know, and you will see."