[He falls quiet, easing the grip off his bowl, unaware how much he'd tensed during his rant. He hadn't really considered how his view or opinion of them might affect Aidan or make him feel. He knew well enough their views and whatever they preached at him were probably something Aidan would be interested in. He just hadn't thought about it. But part of him didn't want the boy to join them anyway. He knew how easy he'd get suckered in too.
And hearing this? Or seeing how the other boy almost seemed hurt?]
I'm not surprised. I'm willing to bet they spouted some righteous bullshit at you too.
[Scoff.] Whatever.
[Then a thought.] You're not going to join them are you?