kindler people he can have those deeper conversations with. ones to scratch beneath the surface and help pull him from the caverns of his own mind. a connection deep enough to help build up his courage to be who he actually is rather than what is expected of him. awkward hookups from his tinder. secretive rendezvous from his anonymous grindr. someone who actually knows him, so that he may send shocked/annoyed texts to, about his roommate, who doesn't seem to appreciate the finer points of using clothing to cover oneself.