[He patted the kid's shoulder with a smile, and if it was a little tight, well, it was because he was worried. Shouto seemed so unsure about being in the facility, it made him truly nervous over the kid staying safe. Still, the boy was old enough to make that choice, if barely. Steve had read the paperwork and he remembered the age limit, although he definitely didn't like it.]


Good. And I do mean anything Shouto. I'm not going to tell any secrets if you have them, I promise. I just want to make sure you're safe and happy.