"You haven't been bad. You're a great kid. I'll miss you. But it's..." [Despite himself, his throat tightens up. He corrects fast enough.] "..gonna feel really good... knowing you're with people who..."

[Nevermind, he's not in control of his voice. Clearing his throat as if he just suddenly had a fully random tickle, he gestures with his hand as if Ash ha memorized his own spiel to Kuroneko, as if he'd even recognize it.]