I have friends here. [It's almost defensive. He has connections.
Maybe not as strong and complete as that long ago summer, but he was not ten years old anymore. The world with all the pain, war and suffering had changed him, as it had changed everyone.]
I... [He stared down at his food.] I care for you. [It's humiliating to have to spell it out, but Steve always required him to use words.
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Maybe not as strong and complete as that long ago summer, but he was not ten years old anymore. The world with all the pain, war and suffering had changed him, as it had changed everyone.]
I... [He stared down at his food.] I care for you. [It's humiliating to have to spell it out, but Steve always required him to use words.
As hard as those words may be.]