shoulder. “I told you before, I’m not a sociopath.” “You’re something abnormal,” I tell him. “I protect my inner world from people, that’s all,” he offers. “Give them something easier to swallow, since that’s what they need. Keeps everybody happy.” I shake my head as he opens the door for me. “You can’t make everybody happy. That’s impossible. If you try to, eventually you’ll snap.” “Well, I did nearly rape a girl in an empty classroom. Does that count?”
