"I couldn't imagine growing up in an orphanage. I was fortunate enough to have both of my parents growing up, although my brother seemed to get more of the attention. You're a lot stronger than me, that's for sure," he replied with an empathetic tone.
Conlan didn't seem to get the credit he deserved when it came to the hardships he endured early in life. A lot of the others, even ones with one parent had it made compared him. It was a godsend that his brother happened to be here. The mansion seemed to attract a good amount of the broken home kind, but it had a positive effect on the relationships within.
"Oh it's no problem," he replied to Sentient's thank you.
"I'm glad we could have the time to talk. It's kind of a pain in the ass trying to get any privacy around here. It's pretty sad that the only way you can get any is by being outside and practically in a tree."
When Conlan sat next to him, it was closer than two friends would sit but with still a little space left. Josiah wasn't sure if he felt warmer because they were now sharing body heat, or if it was from the sincere mentioning of the watch. Either way Joe smiled and noticed the blush that fell over Conny's face. Joe scooted a slight notch closer, small enough that only he would notice.
"You always struck me as the type who appreciated the smaller things in life, not materialistic but more majestic. I just think it's fun to imagine novel-size stories around certain antiques, like an Indiana Jones film or something. Now the story continues, but with you. Indiana Jones and the Lost Watch of New York, sounds real doesn't it?" Joe laughed.