( oh you poor child, you grew up (like) a protagonist, didn't you? thought aside, his features do soften a touch. no one should have to know better the worst side of people than genuine kindness without ulterior motives. justice for all kids and teenagers, the worlds over!

or in the least, small gestures worked in where they can be. )

I hope that we have reason to add more memories to that realm of experience than otherwise, while we're here.

( test drive sadness but HE MEANS IT, very much so. )