This is New York. ❪ he says with a shrug because what's two more weirdos in the mix of things? ❫ I'm sure we're still on the spectrum of sorta normal, at least.

❪ and he offers a small smile up until the guy winks at him which ends terribly for eddie as he feels his face heat up. thankfully, he can turn his focus and calm down within the endless misery of math. ❫

Uh... yeah, sure, okay.

❪ he murmurs, once more peeking as he turns to leave. jesus christ, maybe calm down just a little, dude? he's just being nice, that's all. but... he had to admit there was something nice about the entire exchange like as if it was something he hadn't realized he needed. ❫