[Eddie flinches initially at the touch, as if not ready to accept the support. He looks to his feet, taking a long breath through his nose. His slight body goes almost limp as he leans against the broad hand at his back.]

I never thought of Ben as the panic attack type. [He looks up with a small, self-deprecating smile.] I would know, right? But I-

[A pause. Considering both the source and the circumstances, Richie letting him off the hook is a pretty big deal. After a think he changes the direction of his sentence.]

I'm not going to stop a rare moment of sincerity from our very own Richie Tozier. [The smile grows, but still only slightly.] Thanks, man.