[Johnny doesn't always pick up on things, but he does notice that Ariane's response to what he's saying is a little lacking. It might be because of his own issues when it comes to self worth, but he makes note of it anyways.

He gives a little shrug.]

It's not easy to do. So if you think you can't or anything that's normal. It's... A process or some shit.

[And now it's his turn to think on this briefly. He had made a promise, hadn't he? There was a lot to live up to and he only wished that he could.]

Yeah... I mean she'd probably kill me if I called her my chick. We were probably like friends with benefits at best. But- I do want to make good on my word.

Because I am a badass. And that's what we do.