Jube ignored the stinging on his face, he was used to pain after all the bullying back home. Wrapping his arms around kes he held her close. 

"I was scared of myself... I didn't know what all I was capable of. I still don't know for sure... I thought if I ignored it... It would go away." Jube teared up a bit as he continued, "I told Milo before you because of the situation... Not because I don't trust you. I trust you more than myself. I truly didn't mean to hurt you."

Milo shifted into human form and stood quietly giving them space. He took a seat against the stone wall of the cave.