Glacius sputters. "I'd prefer if it was not! I--that never should have happened to you, Carlisle, I'm... sorry." So much for not getting caught up in guilt, but that night is still raw to the alien and so much has happened since then that they never really got the chance to address it. "I pride myself on being able to look out for people... for my closest friends, especially. It is... difficult when I can't live up to those expectations..."

His face falls transparently for a moment, but then he ends up removing his hand so that he can attempt to butt up under the clergyman's chin, his big face rubbing against his neck and chest as he seeks relief from those memories in the presence of his friend. "I'm so glad I got to you in time."