[He should have known that was coming. It makes a hollow space in his chest, which disappointment fills up quickly. His eyes do not meet Ben's, though one hand comes up to cover his friend's, a peace offering, even though they aren't fighting.]
[He doesn't have it in him to trust anymore. No one but Ben. No one at all. He doesn't have any best left to do.]
[He wants to cry, to be small, to break.]
[His expression doesn't change from stony desperation.]
[ Spam ]
[He doesn't have it in him to trust anymore. No one but Ben. No one at all. He doesn't have any best left to do.]
[He wants to cry, to be small, to break.]
[His expression doesn't change from stony desperation.]
Okay.