Using confrontation analysis to negotiate/compromise with known sociopath?

Had flirtatious history with Zach, who is a closeted gay and displays sociopathic tendencies. Tried to uncover the truth and maybe show the world Zach's true nature. Decided to social engineer my way into his social sphere. Joined the youth group his 'straight' brother Zeke was part of. Became somewhat friends with Zeke and his then girlfriend Chloe. In the youth group I meet David who is a part of their social clique outside the youth group. David reveals that not only is he gay, but that Zeke is gay too and did the same mind tricks on David that Zach did on me. However, David came out to Zeke whereas I never came out to Zach. So Zeke begins to turn the clique against David. Eventually due to David's error, Zeke and the clique are made aware of David's association with me, and become hostile toward me. I am still on rocky terms with Chloe, and do not know if she's playing me now. To the best of my knowledge, Chloe knows the least about anything and most likely does not know the extent of David's claims, given how oblivious she is to Zeke obviating being not straight, due to the clique taking Zeke's side over David's. Now my reputation is at risk because of David's foolishness, and my actions need to be done carefully so they are not misconstrued as being fake or having an ulterior motive. Have 3 options: 1. tell Chloe everything next time I see her and brace for impact. 2. Text Zeke a vague text asking to discuss something important in person, and attempt to dissuade him from being against me by highlighting how I have no reason to be on David's side or believe all he says against Zeke, and that Zeke is better off having me as an ally which could very well seal the deal in deflecting any future attacks against his sexuality or personality due to his 'friendliness' with me. Thus I gain from not having to reveal anything else to anyone, and protect my reputation by doing damage control, and salvage my friendship with Chloe if she is persuaded not to be hostile toward me. 3. Do nothing, accept where I went wrong, forget it all, cut my losses and move on.

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