Making unfounded statements about inevitability, mostly.

[He resents that. He's putting so much effort into maintaining something - some kind of control over his actions and their consequences. He doesn't need this doubt, not from his closest friends.]

You needn't ignore me. If you want to help, help me make sure I keep away from anyone I might harm. Others as well as you. Help me think of another way. But don't ask me to place the safety of strangers - or of myself - above yours.