people who are only themselves
I am carrying this man over my shoulder. He reminds me of Bradley Cooper and Maverick, I lay him down on the bed. (Back story: I like this man. He has been very flirtatious with me and he interests me). As I lay him down his face grimaces and I can see he is in pain. I ask what's wrong and he says I hurt him here (pointing to his shoulder) when I touched him. He is very matter of fact and begins to writhe around bones cracking, joints dislocating and relocating. I realize he has some condition, a very painful condition and it is easy to hurt him. I think of David and his pain and wounds and history. I think of me. I tell the man that I might not be a good fit for him because I grew up with lots of brothers and he may need someone to keep him safe (live in a bubble) and I'm more likely to say, "Stand up and pull your shit together man". He says, "That is just the kind of person I need. That is why I like you". Above us there is an old theater