*Blushes even more darkly after realizing what he just said, clapping a hand over his mouth and his eyes widening, never having meant to tell Al about that and fully expecting him to ask. But isn't sure whether to be relieved or somewhat hurt that he doesn't care when Al doesn't ask, though only realizes that he's being selfish again and drops his hand and his saddened gaze, speaking quietly but deliberately*
I just want to protect you, Al. We only have each other to rely on, right? And I . . . I just don't want you to get hurt. Not everyone around here is like you, they don't care about anyone but themselves and getting ahead, even in this place where there's no point. They just don't care. *Looks back up at him, set in standing by his position* I didn't know Jet before this whole thing and I'm not gonna apologize for being cautious about someone that could potentially hurt you.