Billy eyed her, and smiled warmly. He knew what he was, at his core. Somehow, this place couldn't change that. He was who he was, and he would not stop being that person. Ever.

"I'm just me. What do I have to be all proud n stuff about?" He shrugged.

He walked with a purpose, and glanced at her with hope. "I do. Do you know what you want, my friend?"