"Well, that's not what you normally hear from carnies," David noted. He hadn't intend to bother Wade, but he'd seen the little exchange and he'd felt pretty bad there. And after what he heard, he couldn't just stand there.

He reached out, his hand settling on Wade's arm. Just let him talk to you, guy. It's fine. This is all fine.

"Come on, I had an art project that might cheer you up.