[ Dash would be saddened and mystified simultaneously by that outlook. He was raised thinking that it was okay to let people in close, even if it meant being hurt. His disconnect with the reality of others has happened mostly because he really didn't think he was getting hurt growing up. He tends to be very bad at acknowledging his own sad feelings.

Or negative ones. As seen now in the way he's basically stomping on his own uncertainty, trying to keep it from showing through. ]

Really? You think so? [ He considers that. ] What about me? Do you think I'll become that way if I start interacting with them more?

[ He's trying so hard to keep from seeming unsteady.

Talking about how Sungmin felt, earlier, is a welcome kind of distraction. ] That sounds wonderful... [ He pauses, then holds out his hand. ] Do you want to try again? And see how it feels?