[Nevermind, his instinctive reaction has upgraded to revulsion. Gregor widens the link again enough to let it communicate clearly. Like biting into something and discovering it's gone off.]

If we're going to do this, I hope you'll reconsider telling the truth to more people than just Kitty. You need people that aren't going to unintentionally badmouth you to your face. [His eyes darken.] It's not just your parents that deserve better.