[ he's like a dumb little puppy trying to lean what his feet are and not stumble around. that's what this emotional exploration is equivalent to, to be honest.

but as he feels that power gathering, he'll open his eyes and be awestruck at that sight, something in his heart swelling. that warm feeling from his heart spreading, but he doesn't lose those thoughts that's he's trying to grasp.

and he repeats to himself what Doom said, "I think you'll be good for me." even if he didn't hear it from her voice, the text was still real. it was there. it helped pull him forward. maybe he'll be able to tell her some day, "You're good for me, too." ]