[looks up, but not quite managing to look at Allen. he almost wants to say "me too" because he'd seen yesterday that Allen had his past too -- but he doesn't want pity; he can't lower himself to give it out either]
[hurt anyone, though... maybe he misspoke a second ago. A disgusted scoff,] -- Right.
Don't be. I should have known better. [Because there is no cure. Rezo told him as much.]