[He hums in thought. And then he listens, and they praise him without even saying his name. This sweet child. This good kid. What a heartbreak it is to know they were ever anything but loved. What a relief to know they're loved now.
He laughs a little to hear them admit he's not always fun, then smiles softly again.]
Well, I have a friend I like a lot too. They visit me. I am very surprised they don't mind the lack of fun. But I worry, to think I am their secret. I think of their family, and the worry they must have when that friend is away.
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[He hums in thought. And then he listens, and they praise him without even saying his name. This sweet child. This good kid. What a heartbreak it is to know they were ever anything but loved. What a relief to know they're loved now.
He laughs a little to hear them admit he's not always fun, then smiles softly again.]
Well, I have a friend I like a lot too. They visit me. I am very surprised they don't mind the lack of fun. But I worry, to think I am their secret. I think of their family, and the worry they must have when that friend is away.