[His posture is ramrod-straight as his hand falls to his side again, as he hooks his thumbs in his pockets. It's fine, this is fine. Everything's fine. He even managed to bite back don't be silly, since he doesn't want to patronize Carlos, who's about the farthest thing from silly in his life right now. He wants to treat Carlos well always, to shower love and appreciation upon him like he deserves.]
[Because no one ever did for him, not until Bruno. So it's important. It's vital. He has to make sure that doesn't ever happen again. No one should ever be sad and lonely again, and if they do, that means he's failed.]
[He gives a smile, quick and flickering, like a light switch being turned on and off in rapid succession.]
It would be silly to be lonely when there are people all around, don't you think?
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[His posture is ramrod-straight as his hand falls to his side again, as he hooks his thumbs in his pockets. It's fine, this is fine. Everything's fine. He even managed to bite back don't be silly, since he doesn't want to patronize Carlos, who's about the farthest thing from silly in his life right now. He wants to treat Carlos well always, to shower love and appreciation upon him like he deserves.]
[Because no one ever did for him, not until Bruno. So it's important. It's vital. He has to make sure that doesn't ever happen again. No one should ever be sad and lonely again, and if they do, that means he's failed.]
[He gives a smile, quick and flickering, like a light switch being turned on and off in rapid succession.]
It would be silly to be lonely when there are people all around, don't you think?