[ well, that isn't true. all of that isn't true. from not needing add around, to not having to try. in the past, he tried, came short, and almost faded away completely from it. it's why he gets it. still, the right words to say escape him.

add's threatened him before. leo feels it might be something with a little more meaning now, but he doesn't leave.

he comes closer instead now that add's stopped, catching his breath. and then: ]

Hey... You're not pathetic, and I want you around. Not just for whatever bad reason you think it is -- it's just 'cause you're you. How can I say that in a way you believe me? How can I prove it? I'll do it!