_{[ Mark wanted an honest and solid answer and nothing else and Rex certainly gave that to him. Mark's muscles relax as he listens, taking in every word for once. Once he finishes, that gives Mark enough of a reason to turn back around and face him. He's extremely forgiving, isn't he? But it makes sense. Rex has had a rough life so hearing that he never had friends also tracks. Maybe he doesn't know how to behave around another guy his age in a friendship space? ]}

Alright. That's a good explanation.

_{[ He snuggles against his pillow as he keeps his eyes on Rex. ]}

I hope one day you'll be able to get me when I'm happy too.

_{[ And every other emotion he has too. ]}

B..ecause I want to understand you through all the emotions you have.

_{[ There's some odd flutter in his chest when he says this and he's not even sure why he hesitated to say it? But yeah, um. Something feels a little weird now. Mark can't help but force a little chuckle out to try and lighten the mood. ]}

We should really, uh, um.. try to sleep again, yeah? Shouldn't we? Or is there something else you need to say?