(Despite the tension, he can't help but smirk mildly at the look of amusement on K's face. It felt like a good sign. Plus, K's clarification that he wasn't talking about someone to go to sexually relaxes something in him.)

Yeah, dude, I think that's just a friend. (A gentle tone.) I don't want you to be isolated or lonely. I'm not going to keep you from having friends whether we're together or not.

(Though now that he's thinking about it, there's another rush of guilt.)

I mean. (A small breath.) I can always be that for you too. (Another beat because, admittedly...) Though I'm aware I'm not exactly what most would call emotionally warm or available.

(But he was willing to try.

Dirk full-on grins.)

Sweetheart, you have no idea how serious I am about that. I'd goddamn swoon.