"I just... Well, I wanted to apologize to him, Aramis." He gave off a sigh, letting his shoulders slump a little. "I asked him to be my friend, and well... he said I should try and be friends with someone else. I never got to tell Pete that I wanted to be his friend, because I think we are alike in a way. More so than the other students here."

He moved to the side a bit, so Aramis could stir the waters if he wanted to. Or take a seat if needed. Either or, the turtle had room.

"So, aye. I am sorry if I gave a bad first impression."