Don’t tell me to calm down!

[ He continues to crunch repeatedly on his fingers, wailing miserably, the air quivering and sky flashing red lightning. ]

You shouldn’t die! You’re too wonderful to die!

[ If he had enough spare mind to notice, he’d be surprised that his concern is for her and not that he’d be without her. Such selfishness is… gross. ]

Are you playing a cruel trick on me? Please! Please just say you’re being my mean, nasty, lovely Zero?