[ Encouragement isn't as welcome as it used to be. It's nice and all until you realize that it's not really connected with reality in any way that matters and then it just feels sad. All the cheering in the world won't keep you from bleeding out. Happy thoughts aren't as effective as kevlar. ]
Right... thanks. [ He falls silent for a moment, sipping on the tea. ] Hey, Nico... how come you don't like it when people hug you? I mean, I get it but... what's up with that?