[Lockon doesn't say anything in reply for a while. Just holds the embrace, rubbing Tieria's back gently in an attempt at soothing. There only so much he can say to that, after all. In the end, it's up to Tieria whether to believe him.]

I don't make a habit of hanging around with people who aren't worth my time, Tieria. Even less people who I don't like. I don't have anything to gain by lying to you about this, do I?