[Part of Scott wants to say 'shut up, man' at least good-heartedly, but it's hard to even make that slightly teasing remark when Mikey's just so genuine with his other words. It's really kind of nice to have someone be so honest with him in return, no holding back anything and just saying how they feel. Lot of the other teens just keep things in, something that he's been trying to adopt himself, and it's hard.

At least he doesn't have to worry too much about it with Mikey.]

Yeah, it does. [His smile grows, something in his chest dislodging.] ...And thanks, man, that's uh, really something. I know. Being part of your group.

[He can see why people follow him so easily, why he's the leader despite being so young.] You're a good friend too, kay?