[You deserve better. That's what he'd meant when he said that to Ryan. Having it thrown back makes him wonder if he knew, because John just gave him righteous shit for, essentially, being a bit irresponsible. He doubts Ryan has a lot of positive opinions on what he does and doesn't deserve in a friend.]

Hey. I know you said it's not getting serious. [He look up at Ryan intensely, darkly.] Just - if it starts to sound too good, and definitely way fucking better than he can offer? Don't forget this. Don't miss the manipulation 'cause it's happening to you.

[Now it's a bit more clear that he was worried. One silly afternoon spent together, nearly getting in trouble and nearly fighting and mostly just laughing at stupid things, and John's concerned for his welfare. There is some kind of draw there, although he doesn't know what it was for Petre yet.

He isn't entirely sure what it is for him yet, just that it's there.]

More of when we met, less of the losing my mind over a psycho, and maybe I could do friends.

[... was that an offer?]