spoiler: he's a Care Bear
[He knew. Of course he knew, it was what he did - staying positive and looking on the bright side and never, ever giving up hope. But sometimes... sometimes that wasn't enough. He was still just human and a pretty young one at that, and despite his best efforts certain things still managed to shut him down.
Like this. This had scared him. Before it had just been him and Helix and Nexi, but now there was other people around and that brought their stark differences into the harsh, cold light. It was easy to falter then, easy to be overwhelmed by how different they were and how hard he'd have to fight - had fought - just to get Helix to let him in this close. It was terrifying, whenever he let himself think about it and with how easily they'd fallen over such a simple thing he couldn't help but doubt himself. Doubt them.
Hearing this though... it strengthened his resolve just as easily as the previous night had weakened it, a warm wash of affection filling his chest and he tightened the embrace, hugging Helix closer to him. He nuzzled in against the others chest once more, nodding some - yeah, they'd made their way through worse things. And that was the scariest part.]
If... if you don't want me t' see him... I won't. But there ain't anythin' going on, never was... he doesn't stand a chance against you anyway.