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[This right here is an example of a grand "WHOOPS" on his part. He really wasn't thinking of the fact that she might be listening. He hadn't really meant to insult her in the process, he was just trying to get under Sougo's skin. However, some of the things she's done, when it comes to the Defense Force in particular, Helix couldn't agree with. To him some of the stuff she pulled did seem incredibly stupid and dangerous. It shows he cares, but in kind of an ass-backwards and hurtful way.
Also it didn't occur to him that someone could only see the sexual things implicated and take offense. Sure, he was saying Sougo had a boner for her, but he wasn't implying they were having sex. Even if... they were living together and he could see that as a reason to keep the kid around if anything. More so, he feels it's Pity. Again, just another massive bout of not thinking before he opens his mouth.]
Lacus? What--uh...I... [He's not really sure how to fix this or what to really say.]