[He's looking at the ground now, feeling too ashamed to look his friend in the eyes.]

I know. I know he doesn't. But I--I believe he'll come around, Mithos! I know he has to come around eventually. I know I'm being selfish, but being there in that house, even with my brother with me...

[A lifetime of his parents' borderline neglectful behavior has caused Jeb to want to be around as many people as possible. He wishes Silver would just change his mind about Mithos--he needs both of them.] ...I'm sorry, I really am being selfish. I shouldn't be a burden on you like this. Please, forget I asked.