He's not actually trying to offend Steve, and he doesn't mean that they're interchangeable, he's just uncomfortable enough trying to get to know his own Steve without another one muscling in too.
It's not fair on either of them.
He backs up a step, eyes sad.]
I know you weren't. Just do yourself a favour, find someone less-- find someone else to be friends with.
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He's not actually trying to offend Steve, and he doesn't mean that they're interchangeable, he's just uncomfortable enough trying to get to know his own Steve without another one muscling in too.
It's not fair on either of them.
He backs up a step, eyes sad.]
I know you weren't. Just do yourself a favour, find someone less-- find someone else to be friends with.