He took Hermann's hand, holding it under the table in a private, if obvious, bond.
"The Drift says a lot. It'll never replace actually hearing it, and I enjoy hearing it, but ...you're never inadequate with your affection. Okay? Every little bit is another piece of you you're willing to share with me and that's everything I need. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love attention and I will soak up every little bit of stupid attention you give me--good or bad--but I also love you and I just. I get it. It's not easy. I want all of it, I've wanted all of it for longer than I realize, but you could put your affection out there like a carrot on a string and I'd STILL be happy with what you gave me."
He laughed softly.
"I honestly don't know how to communicate it either, man, if we're being honest right now. I buy you stuff and, well. Do things. And just hope it says what gets otherwise kind of lost in my constant verbal vomit."
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"The Drift says a lot. It'll never replace actually hearing it, and I enjoy hearing it, but ...you're never inadequate with your affection. Okay? Every little bit is another piece of you you're willing to share with me and that's everything I need. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love attention and I will soak up every little bit of stupid attention you give me--good or bad--but I also love you and I just. I get it. It's not easy. I want all of it, I've wanted all of it for longer than I realize, but you could put your affection out there like a carrot on a string and I'd STILL be happy with what you gave me."
He laughed softly.
"I honestly don't know how to communicate it either, man, if we're being honest right now. I buy you stuff and, well. Do things. And just hope it says what gets otherwise kind of lost in my constant verbal vomit."