[WV narrows his eyes further and squares his own narrow shoulders. You cannot out-intimidate him, AR.]
If I may speak plainly, AR, the only one of us who is beating about any sort of metaphorical topiary is you. Now—we three are living in this house together, as companions and comrades in a strange land, and as such, must make unity and trust our foremost priorities.
[he crosses the room to AR, swallowing again—christ, how much bacon did you cook, man?]
Please, AR—I ask you to trust in our bonds of fellowship and share what has been troubling you for these past several days.