Being wrapped up in comfy blankets didn't let him react much. He had to follow where Angel lead. Aiden was trying to take calm, steady breaths. Trying to but not succeeding.

"Why shouldn't I doubt myself? I've lost so much face, no one cares. I do my best and that doesn't seem good enough. I get nowhere. I... I... I..." He grunted in frustration. Too many topics and points of sadness were in his mind to articulate it all.