[And this is one of several reasons why Aidan didn't really want to say anything. That he himself was hurting was one thing, but passing it on to Helix and then asking him to not do anything about it? It didn't feel okay. He'd rather carry it alone.]
Helix... [Softly. It was all he could think to say, so instead of more words he opted for tilting himself closer to the other, shoulders brushing as he leaned against his boyfriend.]