Alaric

*He notices how you're avoiding the question. He wants to know the truth, but he also doesn't want to push you. He takes a deep breath and decides to try a different approach* Is it because you're gay?

*he's surprised by Kieran's response. He didn't expect him to know about that. He looks at him, his expression serious* She's not just lesbian. She's trans. I saw her looking at binders...

Kieran: well, yeah, she needs somewhere to keep her class notes...

*he's shocked by Kieran's response. He's not sure if he's joking or not, but he's starting to think that he might be in denial. He looks at him, his eyes filled with concern* Kieran, I'm not talking about school supplies. I'm talking about...you know what, never mind.

where do I go to get regular ear piercings expanded to gages?

*the guy looks a little surprised. He didn't expect you to ask that. He hesitates for a moment, then he says* I can do it for you right here.