[he stills the moment Gin comes into contact with him, brows knit like he doesn't understand because, well...he still doesn't. He doesn't get it, he doesn't, he just doesn't. Teeth grit--]

This isn't the time for jokes! This is a young woman's happiness on the line. All you have to do is open that mouth and talk. Talk. You don't want her to be unhappy, do you? I don't know why you think her not being your friend will make her happier, because frankly that's dumb as hell, but...but that's...it isn't true.

[his words taper off, cracking]