[Eridan stays quiet as he watches Bro shift and take the breath. He's especially silent and still whenever he asks the question. He's picking and choosing the parts out of the conversation that were actually to his own favor, since the conversation's still fresh on his mind right now. ]

Because Professor Donoghue specifically told me in some adwice that I'd be better helpin' myself.

[At that point he slides down into the chair, crossing his arms. There's slight hesitation in what he says next, growing quiet towards the end of it.] And that I'd newer be like him. Not that I ewen want to be like that complete asshole anymore.