[In a large sense, he does appreciate Jaime's concern. But pride rises stubbornly and he doesn't know how to react. There was Jojo, who he had gone to as the most adult figure he knew that was close to him. Someone that would listen and also understand the full story back home.
To everyone else who knew so little, it seemed unfair to dump all that on them. Even if this was genuine concern, and a good thing, he grew defensive.]
I said I was fine, so I'm fine!
[That's why that's snapped out immediately in a huffy tone, his gaze flicking to something across the room grumpily. Even then, his fingers curl into the sheets at his sides and he feels guilty. He relents, but only slightly.]
I told Jojo when Gon disappeared... We were both training with him. [He pauses, and his grip doesn't loosen on the sheets.] What was I supposed to tell everyone?
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To everyone else who knew so little, it seemed unfair to dump all that on them. Even if this was genuine concern, and a good thing, he grew defensive.]
I said I was fine, so I'm fine!
[That's why that's snapped out immediately in a huffy tone, his gaze flicking to something across the room grumpily. Even then, his fingers curl into the sheets at his sides and he feels guilty. He relents, but only slightly.]
I told Jojo when Gon disappeared... We were both training with him. [He pauses, and his grip doesn't loosen on the sheets.] What was I supposed to tell everyone?