[...Always been a sort of attraction? Really? On paper, sure, and Hermann had wanted him before they met, but once they met... The sparks THEN hadn't been the kind of sparks they wrong romantic films about. Hermann brought out the best and worst in him. He is the best and worst thing Newt has ever known, ever had, ever wanted.

He looks at Hermann, then looks away. Well, he always knew he would kill this relationship single-handedly.]

I don't doubt your devotion to me as a friend, or as a life partner, even. I know you love me; you loved me when you offered to Drift with me. It's just...hard to believe you're IN love with me, Hermann, or attracted to me, that I haven't somehow swept you along on this ride of mine, that I'm not ...Stockholm Syndroming you into being in love with me. This feels too good to be true, and in my experience, when it comes to people, it usually is.