[ it's not much more than a sampler, sure, but it's still good booze and Jeremy definitely enjoys the entire few seconds it lasts. a bit of a kick, as is the usual for anything Ellis makes, but it's the good type of kick at least and it's something he's need for a while. he's been trying to stay out of the supply back home, so his boyfriend wouldn't worry about his drinking habits so much.

there's something about the way Ellis is so friendly and loving with Alby, and the way he calls him "sugar" or "rabbit" or any other affectionate term of his, and it makes Jeremy feel that level of ease and reassurance he can only feel with a close friend like this. some things he can tell Ellis that he can't tell anyone else. ]

It's-- ... it's okay. [ an obvious lie. Jeremy pulls his knees to his chest as he turns his gaze to the edge of the wooden bridge, Alby running circles around them in his excitement. ] I just-- with everything that happened at that ... that other place everyone went to, I ... I don't know.