[ ake has no use for affection. he never had it while growing up and he would even go so far as to consider it a hindrance to survival.
as a result, he neither seeks nor desires physical intimacy even with the people closest to him. he doesn't hold hands, give hugs or offer warmth to others. indifference is an act of kindness coming from him. maybe it makes him seem cold and unsympathetic, but that's what he believes is the best course of action for those who he looks after. it makes them stronger and more independent, so that they'll have a better chance of getting by on their own if he is ever separated from them.
so, the way he's acting now is very strange.
he isn't himself. it would be more alarming if he was aware of it, but from the lack of confusion or concern on his face at her probing, it's clear that he isn't. ]
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as a result, he neither seeks nor desires physical intimacy even with the people closest to him. he doesn't hold hands, give hugs or offer warmth to others. indifference is an act of kindness coming from him. maybe it makes him seem cold and unsympathetic, but that's what he believes is the best course of action for those who he looks after. it makes them stronger and more independent, so that they'll have a better chance of getting by on their own if he is ever separated from them.
so, the way he's acting now is very strange.
he isn't himself. it would be more alarming if he was aware of it, but from the lack of confusion or concern on his face at her probing, it's clear that he isn't. ]
Of course I am. Why wouldn't I be?