After just admitting you've never had a friend before, isn't it presumptuous to say we're not?

[ Tit for tat. Cain's pretty sure Dodger wouldn't know a friend if one tossed him into a black hole. If he doesn't say something now, he'll just walk the walk all while thinking they're using each other without allowing himself to consider enjoying it. There's not much point to that. ]

You don't need introspection, you just need to notice the pattern. Keeping notes is good enough; pay attention if you're going forward or moving backward.