[Velocity immediately and hurriedly shook her head]

No no no, that's not what- I'm not saying it's your fault or that you should stop if you truly enjoy it. If that's your joy and source of passion, stick with it. That's a part of where you make your meaning. I just mean...

[Velocity fights not to wince as she relates far too much to what he's saying, to keep her voice steady and calm]

I just want you to think about it, okay? About whether you're only worth keeping around because of what you can do for people. Aren't you loved for other things, too? I'm pretty sure your family and friends love you even when you don't do clever things, or when you're feeling tired or angry or are unpleasant to be around, because everybody gets those ways sometimes. I just...

[Her mouth pulled, knowing she was being hypocritical. That didn't matter, though. What mattered here was Donnie]

I just don't want you to do the exact same things I've done. There will always be people who hurt you. You don't have to do their job for them.