Feelings never are.

[The redhead moves to plunk himself down next to Lloyd, more able to shove his own misgivings aside now that Lloyd obviously understand the gravity of the situation.]

Both of 'em know you mean well though, so you've got that going for you.

[He grins encouragingly.]

Besides, if you mess it up you can just tell 'em I gave you bad advice~

[He's used to being the pariah. For Lloyd, he'll do it happily.]