It really is fine, Cater. [There's a lightly amused look on his face. Nothing about him suggests he was genuinely bothered by the outburst.] It's not like you were holding me there at gunpoint.

[Trey's not a person whose friendships are based on obligation. And Trey will keep repeating these sentiments as many times as the teen needs for him to really, truly begin to believe that.

His smile brightens as Cater perks up at the food, and he walks over to his bed, taking a seat. The question gets a chuckle.]

Lots of practice, mainly. It helps when food's a pretty central part of your family.

—geeze, slow down a bit or you're going to choke. If you're that hungry, just focus on eating.