"No, I am not... adequately choosing my words. Every day, I make an effort to prove my value as an individual. I work to place myself in a position in which I am found to be important. With you, I have always been intrigued with what you give to me. I-"

He looked a little unhappy at being unable to explain, his emotions fumbling. They were still expanding, still growing. And they didn't allow for him to describe that he had always worked with Avon. From the very start, he had been at least as important as a member of the Enterprise bridge crew. Here he constantly struggled to impress people, and Avon made him feel accepted. "I do need you for that."