"But it's the right place to start," the teen finishes.

Jack is quiet for several long moments, almost as though Oliver's admission had gone unheard... but it had been very much received and he has to think (actually stop and think this time, Jack!) before he replies because he doesn't want (can't afford) to screw this up, not this time, he can't make a mess of (everything) the situation when it's so important.

"You have scared people," he finally says, pointedly putting the emphasis on the action rather than the person. "But not for the reasons you think."