"Like who?" Steven retorts with a snort. He probably should-- get out more, so to speak. It's not healthy, the way Marc... looks after him. Tries to protect him. And maybe Steven shouldn't encourage him or just. Let him do the things he does. But it's just. He likes the attention. He feels safe. He doesn't want to hurt Marc with something he would perceive to be a rejection.

It's just easier, right? If he just. Has Marc for a friend. He doesn't need anyone else. It's not like he's so popular and people are dying to be friends with him and begging for his time, anyway.

Clasping his hands together, Steven takes in a deep breath and smiles, beaming at Marc and reaching out to grab and tug on his arm.

"Come on mate. I hope they have cranberry juice!"