Robbie waved a hand at that. He needed to say he was sorry to set things right and to make himself feel better. “It came out wrong on both sides, and I’m apparently going through this can’t-see-past-the-end-of-my-nose phase that I’m not a huge fan of. I’m not really sure how to break out of that one, but I think owning the apology is step one.”

It frees up selfishness for other things, hardy har har. And speaking of coming out badly, have you talked to Vance lately? Robbie doesn’t even attempt that segue. Just the thought of it makes him panic internally. He hadn’t stopped to think about how Rich could react to the news or if Vance would be hurt if Robbie outed him.

Rob went a couple shades paler. Is that what his intended conversation would be? Forcibly outing his bestie to their bestie? Did he already do that when he discussed it with Doctor Ry'kerr? Just how shitty has he been the past few weeks?

This really wasn’t where his head should be, right now. Robbie needed to not freak out like a dork. Maybe Vance already told him. “Too bad Vance isn’t here to tell us we were never cool.”

Look at that, he worked Vance in after all.