Impressed by the vehemence of his words, Scorpius falls into a thoughtful silence. It doesn't really matter that Albus rejects this one thing. Surely he could live with a relationship of equals, now that the power plays over that stupid Curse lie behind them (trigger and break, tit-for-tat). In fact, it's better that way; Albus, who might eventually open up to him completely, could undoubtedly be the person who gives him love and comfort and warmth.