[He listens to her and he understands, really, he does. He hates doing this to her, but there's one thing she doesn't get. He frowns, one arm moving to pull her into a hug]

I'm sorry you went through all that. And I'm sorry I'm putting you through this, and hey when I come back you are welcome to make me pay for it for the rest of our time here.

It's not that I don't understand the friend thing. I get it, really. And it's you and Zelos and Martel's fault that I do. [And the Doctor. But his name isn't spoken. Wherever he may be] But I can't have back up for this. Not this time.