[Oh.

It's a surprisingly gentle gesture, not really something that Taako was expecting for a variety of reasons and he huffs out a breathy little laugh.]

I mean, we're not even fucking so I'd hope that's not why we're like - friends. [There's a word he always has a bit of trouble with, especially in honest moments.] But I know, I get it, things are just, uh... I was different, when I couldn't remember Lup. And the others.

[The Taako-without-Lup never had anyone who gave a shit about him.]