[ there’s an implication there — that he has other people who care about him. that they want better for him. relief washes over him.

but then he gives daan a look, steel eyed and determined. ]

I don’t want you to feel like how you have before either. So it’s a first for both of us. We’re even.

[ he winds his fingers around his, holding his hand up. ]

Giving you something good is important to me too.