Re: newt/connie
It is, but truly isn't about you at all. He's quite angry, and perceives everyone outside of himself as an enemy or potential enemy. He'll attempt to bait you. The best you can do is not react and understand it's rather like a child speaking out in anger or an animal lashing out in fear. That you're kind or trustworthy doesn't much matter in the face of anxiety and amygdalic response, but that's not about you, hm?
You'll have to excuse me. I don't know what that means with any clarity.