[It was odd, as again--he was used to being the target of ire. It did not necessarily sit well with him though, having Sky's. Quiet for quite a bit, before he sighed.]

If it helps at all, I have...changed, since being here. Am still changing. I can not say that my plans might not change too.

[Letting her have some distance, and some distance himself.]

I had made clear at the beginning that I do not do emotional attachments, yet I've found a few here that I very much want to keep. You are part of that, as I consider you my friend beyond any physicality we share. And...I do not like having a friend angry with me. I am still unused to having friends however, and those I've had before turned on me quite readily when they were upset with me too.