[Snort. He, of course, squeezes the heck out of her the moment she offers her arms. It's full of tender love and care, he promises. Even if he is a total spaz who pinches his friends into submission.]

You kidding? I'm never disappointed in you, Stargirl.

I'm just sad you're sad; I hate not being able to do anything about it.

[If there's one thing Newton does not take well, it's uselessness in a situation, yanno?]

I hope things get better for you two eventually. However it does. And if he does anything out of line between here and then, just let me know so I can get my ass kicked trying to kick his ass.