[ was it this irritating talking to him? he really has to wonder on occasion. there's a dubious look at Jesse's justification and a long sigh. ]

You don't hurt people.

[ and he holds up his hands. ]

That's it. Of course, you'd think it simple—but we all know that it's not. I could care little of right or wrong, I'm a creature of chaos and change, and I won't deny that I want to win. I'm not entirely certain where your conclusions are drawn from, or what you've decided to expect from your future and yourself, but I'm here with a simple request. Perhaps easy in talk, less so in execution.

[ he opens a hand and then waves it. ]

You're the only one spinning yourself in circles, and I'd rather not see you fall.

[ he looks a little wry. ]

But you won't accept a simple "I believe in you," will you?