You've run and bottled things up for so long that you don't know how to face it, maybe you even forgot how. People feel, Dorian, even immortals, turning your back on your feelings because you don't want to feel anything unpleasant is doing a disservice to yourself.

I'm not backing down on this. [ As in, he might as well just start talking because Ethan can do this all day. He folds his arms, looking resolute. How can he fault him when he turns into a hairy version of himself once a month and attempts to snack on people like they are dino nuggies? Mind you, if he was aware of the whole truth, it would be a different story. ]

People aren't destined to be alone; they seek out companionship any way they can. Family, a friend, a lover. Let me ask you this: Say you meet that person, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it I want to protect them with my life or how long is it going to take for them to leave?

[ Dr. Chandler, reporting for duty. He thinks he knows the answer, too. ]