I understand that desire. You wish to be a good friend to Silver, to keep your conflict away from him so that he can remain happy, even if it comes at your own expense.

But it's a risky gambit to take, Red, with unpleasant consequences for you and for your friends should they find out that you've been putting this burden solely upon yourself. [He spent the entire month of Exi (aka September) being yelled at by people for not being open about his problems, and strained his relationships with two of the kids he cares about. Oh, and Sosyne happened, which was the straw that broke the camel's back.]

Will you not consider at least speaking to someone completely unrelated to any of the parties involved?