[ he takes a gap year and in that time decides to become a doctor without borders i don't know

anyway, he isn't particularly surprised by the answer, but it's still nice to get thorns' honesty. instead of just staring at the car, he leans against it, watching the traffic go by. this is a subjective improvement over trash. ]

Meanwhile, you have no problem acting however you want around me.

[ he crosses his arms loosely. ]

It might be easier, but… there's no one out there who likes being alone. [ … ] I probably left you messed up for a while, didn't I? And then I just came back, acting like nothing had ever happened…