Hey now. Max was fully prepared to say that Dante had started it. Because there was no other way to take that 'demon ride' comment, come on.

"Resorting to play yard taunts and name calling now, Dante?" Max tsked and shook his head. "You don't have to act out for attention. I'm right here and listening. You can talk to me."

Beat.

"Think about how much easier things might have been if you'd been willing to listen the last time."