[Scorpius is angry too: on most thing he can control his temper, but here on this one topic he won't allow himself to be compromised. The disgust seen in the other's expression only cements his own fury, as he sits in his chair, drumming his fingers against the arm rest]

I will take advice on all but this, Derek. Your counsel in this moment suffers from a drastic lack of experience.

Do not present yourself as an obstacle.