I agree. That's why I always try to protect other people, especially kids. I want to prevent it from happening to anyone else.

[There was something. Maybe he could work with kids in this city. Maybe even kids who were in a similar position he'd been in...? Hopefully there were no kids in that situation, but you never could know. The idea that he could potentially do something he's actually passionate about gives him a little hope.

He giggles more at Sebastian's continuation of the joke, his laugh getting slightly high-pitched and squeaky. He rarely laughs so genuinely.]

Oh, right! I forgot to bum a smoke from the crew before we left... We'll get you some after this, don't worry.

[He leans back in his chair and winks, taking a generous sip of the beer. Refreshing.]