Q read each one, expression unchanged as he made his way through them. It was a curious attack, but a clever one. Terrance knew exactly where to stick the dagger- Both literally and figuratively.

Returning the phone, Q considered Rob for a moment. It was rare that Q showed kindness in any genuine form to those outside his carefully chosen circle of trust- But he did like Rob, and the other man hadn't signed up for this. He deserved something. A bandage at the very least.

"His critiques are false. I enjoy our time together very much. He simply has knowledge of some of my more private desires, and as a result believes that everything outside of that must bore me," he said, tiptoeing carefully so as not to wound Rob's pride any more. "It's something that I would have eventually shared with you, I think. However..."

He wet his lips, hands folded on the table as he looked down at them and exhaled softly.

"...However, it might be best if you weren't to see me again."