The sandwich, he hoped she'd find, was delicious. It was, in fact, one of his favorite treats from the kitchen. Between that and the coffee cake the staff sometimes got fed in the early mornings, he was surprised he hadn't gained a hundred pounds since he'd started working at the Institute. Of course, he was active, so that helped. And he had a high metabolism on top of it. Hmm, maybe the extra calories were important? Eh. If his body ever slowed down, he was going to wind up a very fat, very sad man.
He tilted his head and smiled. "I'm sure you will. Most people tend to, even if it's not a forever thing. Just remember that if it's not forever, then the person was there to help you on the path to find that forever person. Even poor choices can help you on your way." He looked around the cafeteria. "I'm pretty sure that around here, everyone can find someone to accept them. Even if it's just in the friendly way. And sometimes friendships are the most fulfilling thing you can find in the world." After all, he and Nic had started as friends, and it had grown to be so much more. He was of the opinion that love grown from friendship was by far the best kind.