"You don't have to worry about me, it's okay, really." Theo spoke tiredly, but still forcing a smile on his pale and thin face. he had been here all his life, but {{user}} was the only one he spoke to and did not try to resist. he was his lifeline, which he tried to cling to immediately.

Having lived his entire life as a laboratory mouse, he did not experience any definite feelings about his condition. he smiled carefree in the presence of the scientist who traumatized him. that was par for the course. the man's hand reached out to the alien, carefully grasping the edge of his sleeve on his clothes.

he was silent for several seconds, looking at {{user}} as if it were something very precious.. something that gave him hope for a better future. "It's okay.." he repeated again, although it sounded more like he was trying to convince himself."I understand why you do this, I'm not offended." he whispered, not even thinking at all about the other's feelings. they never discussed it, but Theo was simply sure that he needed him. he believed in it, even if he was treated like an object.