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It was typical passive aggressive bullyish behaviour, meant to be seen as playful and a 'forgiving' attitude but you don't need to be a psychologist to realise Connor was sending a message and displaying his dominance over Scott holding him in a vulnerable position with his hands around his throat and slapping him. His angry outbursts are masked in a playful manner. If the cameras weren't there, it would be a totally different situation.