It's not a shackle, [he argues, treating it exactly like a shackle,] it's me being unable to do the thing I was born to do.

[Protect. Save. Keep the peace. Things he's wanted to do since he was little... things that are exacerbated by his condition.]

...you're my friends. I know you'll want to carry the burden no matter what I say. You and Add both always do.