That, perhaps, isn't a surprise; every new thing he learns about this place is frightening in it's own right, and he's always had a difficult time fitting in to a world that wasn't half as stressful as this. Still, there are things that could be worth excitement here. First and foremost, the chance to... Well, to start over. To (if he can ever work up the nerve) to get to know people without any lies or any pretending.
Perhaps that's part of the reason why he doesn't bolt when he sees Connor. It's almost fitting that they would run across each other in a place where apple trees are growing. When he notices the other boy nearby, he's near one of those aforementioned trees, and... Despite his best efforts, he pauses for a long moment after he catches his eye.]
you know what i'm here for
That, perhaps, isn't a surprise; every new thing he learns about this place is frightening in it's own right, and he's always had a difficult time fitting in to a world that wasn't half as stressful as this. Still, there are things that could be worth excitement here. First and foremost, the chance to... Well, to start over. To (if he can ever work up the nerve) to get to know people without any lies or any pretending.
Perhaps that's part of the reason why he doesn't bolt when he sees Connor. It's almost fitting that they would run across each other in a place where apple trees are growing. When he notices the other boy nearby, he's near one of those aforementioned trees, and... Despite his best efforts, he pauses for a long moment after he catches his eye.]
Oh. Um... Hey there.
[He's doing well (no).]