"You're not fucking fine," says Johnny. "I'm not an idiot, and I know what freaking out looks like. If you don't want to talk about it, that's fine, but don't bullshit me."

Why he cares, he doesn't know. It's not like this guy is giving him any reason to reach out.

"Is there anything I can do," he says, impatient with himself for trying so hard when he doubts it'll work out in his favor. "Even if it's leave you alone, or whatever."

Gaining a little confidence, Nova butts her head up under Nathaira's chin in solidarity.