[There's a tightness in his chest that actually starts to hurt as Griffin's eyes flick up to King's, confused like 'why would you expect my answer to be different?' He didn't want an honest response? That's just... how it was.

They dart away again as he shrugs, scratches his nose - fidgety. It's painfully obvious how soft he is under that rowdy shell.]

That answer no good? Sorry to disappoint.