He tilted his head, which didn't help with the dizzyness but it was something he did out of habit. "Because it's true. They want me to stay away from you, and I'm obviously not complying." He looked down at his lap again. What they'd done to him was a warning of sorts.
Emerson slowly lowered down onto his side, and nodded to Reed to silently say it was all right for him to join him. This was what he really wanted. It was better than any pain potion they could give him.