Yeah, she's right, Kris thought, it still won't stop me from thinking of him as Psycho, but I should give him credit where it's due.

He rose to his feet and started pacing back and forth, whipping his tail side to side. "If you know him this well, then do you think he values you as such? I'm saying that as much as he wants to keep you as a friend and Protoge, his understanding of that may not extend past the status quo. I assume you prefer to respect his distance, but isn't that just being afraid to get closer and risk hurting him? It is worth it though, in my wholehearted opinion, that whatever chip is on his shoulder he should be able to at least communicate to you what it is that causes him to act oddly. And I'm sure bodily harm is the least possible thought on his mind when it comes to you.

I think Angelo needs to learn the value of communicating with someone close to him, and know that someone is willing to help him every step of the way. I may be saying this and not acting upon it myself, but I feel I'm in a different position in Angelo's eyes, not to mention knowing him for only 2 days. But, I'm offering advice that I myself have thought of yet failed to follow before, and even further help, not out of any selfish interest except to improve my own relationship with both of you. If you want to help us with the hacker now, I will let you sidestep Angelo for the time being, as long as you keep this between us. Knowing him, he should be talking with you soon anyways."

Kris looked up at Lily, studying her expression, and curled his ears in response. He couldn't help but feel alone and ignorant of his seniors, both of which had troubling histories he couldn't begin to understand the wisdom derived from them.