^{“Hey, acceptance is the first step, at least. Can commend you for that.”}

^{Dee managed a smirk before quirking a brow at Ky’lar, exhaling softly before continuing. “What brought this on, though? Are you coming to some sort of self-realization? Or was someone putting you up to it? I mean…even now I’m still not completely aware of everything that you’ve done.”}

^{he couldn’t call it realization: ky already knew for a long while what he was capable of and what he was willing to do to get what he desired. of course, it was much easier to deny what he was —- to insist he was different and yet… stating the almost too obvious was a way that helped him gain clarity.
even if it was the wrong sort.}

❝ boredom. ❞ a lie, but it was the only way he could possibly explain it — least of all to her, 

❝ though, go back a few years, and i would have told you it was impossible. how i never could be bored, but…. i’m not like my father. i don’t burn towns down when i get upset. ❞ he paused for a few moments, 

❝ i do much… worse than that. ❞