[ He stops as Helix cuts in front of him, not making much of a move to escape even though his eyes stay well off the smaller boy. Eventually they drift back, locking with that desperate expression. Shoulders stiff, he sighs. ]
Talk to me. Tell me your plans or at least warn me before you wander off somewhere. I don't have t' come with or even know what you're doin'... if you tell me t' stay put, I will.