Popp pulls himself to his feet with Angeal's help - he's thinking a little about how strong he is, but also, about how he really hasn't seen him at anywhere close to full power, living a simple life around town.

"Yeah, yeah... I just... really
didn't want you to think I'd stop being your friend, even for a little while!"

He's self aware enough to know that he sounds a little childish in his sincerity, but he's also beyond being embarrassed by that right now... Well, maybe he's a little bit embarrassed. It's better than however Angeal has to be feeling, though.