[The younger man sits and listens, and while it's not what he wants to hear, he tells himself to stay put. Let Phoenix speak so they can possibly move this forward. And the last thing he wants is for the attorney to yell more because he walked out again.

Venom sips his tea.]

You make it sound like I'm not capable of controlling my emotions.

[Still, Phoenix might be on to something.]

I admit, I've only recently emphasized the importance of emotion, including my own. They're still so new, so I'm doing my best. I'll take this as me needing to do better.

[But...]

Phoenix, please understand. I am willing to do what it takes. We can start small, test it out with a few dates. And I will learn to communicate better. If we do end up arguing more than talking, then we know it's best to step back for good.

[There's no sign of his Guild leader voice. It appears to be all Venom, speaking from his heart. He wants to make this work even with the uphill battle.]

All I ask of you is to bear with me. I'm empathic so I might not take kindly to harsher words. But I know you wouldn't say such things out of malice.

So to answer, yes, I can do this. Can you?