Normally I would never make a promise to someone I wasn't well-acquainted with, but I will make an exception with you. I promise it is much easier to be good at writing than it is to be good at killing.

[ this has been the most profound-and-weird-at-the-same-time conversation he has ever had in his life, and he has had a lot of weird conversations.

somehow though, he feels like this kid will be okay. in real life, anyway. please, god, let this just be a fucked-up dream. ]