[He hesitates a little. It had been easy to tell Alex about it, because he'd wanted to warn him about how bad this place was, but considering how he'd reacted... he was scared of how she would. He didn't want to be broken, and he didn't want to advertise it, but he wants to start off on the right foot with her, and avoiding the truth won't be doing anyone any favors.
Still.
He nods briefly, not looking her in the eyes.] Alright.
[He wipes his wrist over his eyes briefly and draws a breath, feeling sort of embarrassed. When he's finished, he does finally meet her gaze again, feeling sort of unsure, because he wants to say it, wants to let her know he doesn't mind, that he approves, that he's sorry for stifling her, but he doesn't want her to take it the wrong way.]
You don't have to hide here, Raven. You can be yourself.
Spam
Still.
He nods briefly, not looking her in the eyes.] Alright.
[He wipes his wrist over his eyes briefly and draws a breath, feeling sort of embarrassed. When he's finished, he does finally meet her gaze again, feeling sort of unsure, because he wants to say it, wants to let her know he doesn't mind, that he approves, that he's sorry for stifling her, but he doesn't want her to take it the wrong way.]
You don't have to hide here, Raven. You can be yourself.