[It's the worst, Blue! How could this happen to him?

And now he's only blushing all the more at being so plainly called out on it. He laughs anyway, almost -- almost -- having the grace to sound sheepish.]

It does. I can't help it. Love makes fools of all of us, but remains worth it nevertheless.

[He ducks his head.] I'll do my best. Maybe I owe this place some gratitude, for that. And for the friends it's given me. [Despite himself. He cares and apparently people care about him and it's an absolute mess.]