[The obvious hurt nearly makes Scott regret asking that question. He... he didn't mean it that way. He knows that Ange wouldn't want to hurt anyone; she's kind and compassionate under that dry and monotone demeanor that she puts up. He knows that. Time and time again throughout the past year she's proven that. Ange was the one that risked her life to calm down his glitched self, stay by his side, and watch over him. So, Scott nearly immediately protests, only stopping when he sees those tears form in her eyes.

He could go for another hug, maybe he should, but Scott raises both of his hands to her face, gently holding her cheeks as he looks directly at Ange's eyes. Maybe it feels a little intimate, but he just wants to support her as a friend and make up for the miscommunication.]

I know. I know that you don't want to hurt anyone. You're like me. [At least in that way.] But...

[Scott pauses for a moment, trying to put into words what he wants to say. It's a struggle at times, even to this day. He never thought himself good at this, but Ange and his other friends make him want to try his best.]

I still did hurt someone. I almost hurt you, when I felt nothing. I... I know that you've been through a lot, but you wouldn't risk making that pain stop in exchange. Even... even if it sucks.

[Scott's a true poet--]

It was really only because of you and my other friends that stopped me from sinking completely.