[ his gaze softens, an almost imperceptible pity creeping into his expression.] i suppose it’s easier to brood than actually let the world in, isn’t it? [ he takes a slow sip, eyeing the crowd for a moment, then looks back at him.] some of us find the noise a bit more.. tolerable when we stop taking it so seriously. [ he shrugs, as if the matter is inconsequential, but there is a quiet invitation in his tone.]
* he’s a sweetie.. Sometimes >:0