[ okay he hit a nerve about Laurie and he can respect that. Which he will, when his brain simmers down. ]

We already have a problem. Everyone from your world is a goddamn mess and seems to think it's fine and saying those words make it alright to keep acting that way. I don't need you to like me. [ Well, actually, this is going to be really awkward if he has to tell David that he and Josh are somehow fighting but. Again. Reflection and good choices are not in his grasp right now. ]

If you care about him, why are you so reluctant to be his friend? Talk to him. Spend time with him. Scions check on him. Here--

[ Well this is topping his bad decisions this month list, and that's saying something.

He takes some of Josh's fatigue and throws it on other patients. Not enough to cripple anyone, just enough to make tired people a little more exhausted. But it's definitely enough to give Josh a noticeably decrease in his own fatigue. ]

Now you have some energy. Thank you for your services. [ It's...snapped...but propriety without sincerity was quite literally beaten into him. ]

Go text him. He needs you.