his eyes cleared as his mind thawed out. "How the hell am i supposed to know? I've never been in a situation like this, okay! I have never felt feelings like this! So no, it's not that I'm a coward, it's that I don't understand what the hell just happened!" his blush had left, his eyes cold, and his jaw clenched. "You don't understand do you? No one understands, not even Jack. You've had someone love you, but I haven't. I loved my mom because she kept me alive. I never said she loved me." he looked her in the eye, his jaw muscles clenching. "Next time, get your facts straight before you acuse someone," he said coldly. "I will not allow false acussations in my unit." he slammed the door on the way out, leaving Aya stunned and alone. once outside, he took a deep breath and rubbed his forehead. quickly, he walked to his office and starting placing the regular weapons orders, trying to forget about what had happened, rebuilding his barriers hurriedly, and sighing as he felt the coldness wash over him once again.