[ He offers no resistance as he's pulled back against the kind man. Only stares uncertainly up at him, forcing his tentacles to behave - but there is tension and a vibration that shivers through every part of him. ]

I...made the mistake of trying to get between my brother and his soulmate...I will not make that mistake again. You have your soulmates.

I will be fine. I only forgot that lesson for a moment. [ A quiet little sigh escapes. ]

Our...our friendship is too dear to me. [ And he's afraid he's destroyed it with that flash of hot desire. ]