In a stunning show of compassion, Dustin not only realizes that he's done something unpleasant, but actually ends up feeling bad about it. He hadn't intended to make Omega uncomfortable for asking - he'd just wanted to speak his mind, and his mind is often very critical about pretty much everything. Obviously retrospect clears that up for him. Dustin winces and quickly looks away, staring at his feet until Omega speaks again.

"--Right," he agrees quickly. A hand is shoved into his hair, anxiously kneading at his scalp. "Ah. Thanks for helping me get it here, I guess."