"Right. You know, that's one of the things I really like about you." He appreciated her honesty; it meant a lot to him.

Taking a deep breath, he blinked back some tears. People had high expectations, he was well aware of that, but to know he was doing good enough to at least one person...that also meant a lot to him. "Thank you," he said quietly. He needed more friends like her, honestly. Back home he had his band, and they were always supportive, but beyond that... Alice was something special.