[ A shaky sigh escapes his lips when Max takes his hand. Helios doesn't say much for a long time, his eyes still downcast as he listens to Max's words. ]

No you-you wouldn't be hypoocritical. It-it's never stopped anyone b-before from-from second guessing forming a friendship with me. I'm an outcast back home because of-of what I did...because of what I am now. [ He'll look back at Max, his eyes slightly watery now. ]

I-I thought you might be angry... [ because this was a pretty big secret to keep. But Max didn't seem to mind at all, thankfully. He lets out another shaky breath as he squeezes Max's hand gently. ]

Thank you.