[There is a gentle appreciation of being appreciated. That soothing feeling that calms doubt and banishes fear? He smiles and touches his glasses; he likes it.
And doubts it all the same. Everybody wants something. Compliments are never present without certain expectations. Perhaps he likes it but he knows never to trust it.]
I'm skeptical about everything. I'm a scientist, remember?
[Is that his attempt at humour? A defense against growing closer through connection? Both?]
no subject
And doubts it all the same. Everybody wants something. Compliments are never present without certain expectations. Perhaps he likes it but he knows never to trust it.]
I'm skeptical about everything. I'm a scientist, remember?
[Is that his attempt at humour? A defense against growing closer through connection? Both?]