[ That is depressing. It doesn't sit right in him, but he's not even sure what to do. ]

But now you've gone back to this. [ It's weird. He's not sure if he should be excited or worried that it'll mean Brian wasn't Brian any more. He's not even sure how their friendship even started. It just happened along the way, and he knows he would protect Brian or help him out. ]

Whatever you decide, I'll support it. I don't want to be Epps, and I'll kick anyone's asses if they try to force it.