[Blame it on the teenage stubbornness, that's what Bro is basically putting it down as. He's also seeing that he needs to be more careful with Dirk if he wants to actually get along with him, which he does.]

I can't offer any brain bleach, but I can at least say for your first time? It really wasn't that fuckin' bad, okay? So don't beat yourself up too much over it.

[He's pausing, trying to figure out something to say that might help. It's a moment later that something comes to mind. It's a thing he used to do back when he was afraid of crowds, even if he'll never admit that he ever had a hard time doing performances.]

Alright, so. This is just a tip for future reference. Pick a person. Any person. Preferably somebody you trust. In this instance, I'd assume Jake. Think of Jake. Just close your eyes and imagine it's just you and him. Rap for him and only him, 'cuz it's just the two of you and nobody else. If you do that, it's like the pressure just melts right off.