I'm pretty sure I stopped being a lone wolf when you decided to stick with me.

[But, after a contemplative pause, he adds with honesty because he's doing his best and opening up bit by bit:] I don't... you know. I'm not big on being by myself. [He hates it, honestly.] But in the Vortex World, I had to be. Since then, well... you know.

[He thought he had to be here, too.] But you've helped kick me out of it.