[Ok, that response does make him smile a bit as a faint wave of relief washes over him. At least Akira isn't panicking so much that he can't tell where he is anymore. Knowing that he isn't having violent flashback to their interrogation room encourages him to place his other hand on Akira's shoulder, rubbing the fabric with his thumb]

Just focus on breathing. There's a spring not to far away. When you're ready we can go there and get you some water.