"Achilles," Patroclus shook his head at that. "That's ridiculous," he said calmly. "Achilles my life will always involve you." He did sit, thought Achilles standing did unnerve him. "You are the one who pulled away, cousin. I am not going anywhere. I will always be here for you." He couldn't help but do anything but that.
"I have something to tell you and I don't believe it's going to make you very happy."