[ He sniffs. ] Ja... when my Mama died I went to work on fishing boats, in Sweden. [ He'd had a Captain and usually, an entire crew that bossed him around since he was about twelve or so. The idea of being alone is so scary, it is no wonder he latches onto Thomas so much. As long as he is cuddled, it is okej though... he feels safe. No one ever embraced him before but now it is his favorite thing. ]

S... sorry... I get so confused... by things. I will try washing up. [ He looks down and smiles shyly, twirling his hair. Hopefully Thomas understands how hard everything is for him. He really barely knows where he is. ]