Do not be too harsh on him. He cares for you.

[He fixes Reeve with a look, trying to choose his words carefully. It might be clear that while he's not good at the whole emotional connection thing, he is trying to provide something akin to comfort.]

Have I ever given you the impression that I would play along with anything? That I am so easily manipulated? Others here have experienced the event of someone leaving. I did not go to them.