'... I know. I'm just scared of losing people. I'm not scared of losing me as much...' But Gil knows that, and he moves his wrists as requested. 'They don't hurt. ... Just my back.'

He lets out a few long breaths, and then Bob speaks up.

'Hey, kid. You know how you can do that shut off emotions trick? ... Do you think you can shut off other stuff?'

Casper opens his eyes and raises an eyebrow at Bob. '... I don't know...'