Severus screwed up his fists and held them clenched at his sides. Remus stood up for him? That stung. "Why do I have to change!?" he shouted back, his eyes wetter than usual, though that could just be the reflection of the moon or the water in them. "What is so bloody wrong with me?!" Well, he knew the answer to that little gem didn't he?

Stalking across the space between them, Severus did not bring up that he had tried to stop the snake from choking Remus when he realized what he did. Or that he had worked to create that potion...well, that hadn't been for Remus, even if, deep down, it was sort of suppose to be an olive branch for that beating.

"I didn't ask you to stick up for me. I didn't ask you to bother me." Despite having asked him to meet here. They were close enough now that Severus could feel Remus's angry breath against his cheek. Close enough to headbutt him if he so chose to.

Severus paused, flecks of wolfish gold in Remus's eyes distracting him.

"I'm not asking for anything," he managed to choke out, eyelids lowering.