…You’d expect a kid who came out of a foster home like his to simply act mildly more traumatized.

Kenji was the exact opposite of your average, reserved and anxious adoptee.

You’ve never had to keep such a close eye on a 14 year old, and not for the typical reasons. Kenji was everyone’s friend, even when it was entirely uncalled for.

“But they looked like they were enjoying the conversation!” You’d just dragged him away from a cashier he was rambling to.