* man…. i can’t even REMEMBER when i met you. you’ve been a constant for a long while now – and it’s been fantastic, you know? i’ve been really happy to see how you grow and change, and you’ve been a good friend to me.
* looking at you now…. i’m just filled with this like. weird sense of pride. like. look at you! look how far you’ve come! you’re so different, but… you’re also in such a better place than i ever managed to see you in.
* i know you’ve been having a hard time again, but….. i really am proud of you. from the absolute bottom of my soul. and every time you call me “dad” it still makes me giddy and excited because it is such a privilege for someone who’s gone through so much to look up to me like that. it’s a really fantastic feeling.
* { i never talked to you much at first, i don’t think. granted i didn’t really talk to anyone before the whole player thing came to light, but… you’ve been a good friend. even if we’ve had a couple spats, you’re like… a big brother to me. i’m still remembering the chinese takeout box times pretty fondly. =P }
* { … at any rate, i do really… .appreciate that you were willing to forgive me and want to talk to me again. you’re comfortable to be around, and i really cherish that. you’re a really wonderful person and i hope things keep getting better for you. you deserve a lot better than what had been dealt to you in the past. }