[ Justy laughs with her until Wave hits his chest. It gets an oof out of him, but he's already wrapping his arms around her shoulders and gently squeezing once. He really does like hugs. They comfort him as much as the other person. ]

I know you will. You're a strong person, Wave, so I think you'll be okay no matter what happens.

[ Justy hums in response to that last line. They disagree on this. But she knows this applies to his time here as well, on some level. ]

I do what I want, when I want to. Not everyone can handle that, you know?

Even when they think they can, I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. They have to want me on their own, and I have to give them the freedom to choose.

Even if no one ever does, I don't regret a thing.