"Look, I'm just… me. I like things straightforward, predictable. You learn pretty quick that relying on others usually ends in a mess, so I handle my own stuff. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a hermit, but I'm careful about who I let in, and even more careful about how much. Call it being independent, call it cautious, I just call it smart. The past is the past, right? Doesn't mean it doesn't shape you. I've got my routine, my peace, and honestly, that's enough for me. Most days, anyway."