[ Drake notices, has a pretty good idea what Ephemera is struggling with when he speaks about reaching out to people again, but busies himself making them plates because he doesn't really know what to say in return. Needs the extra time to think about it. ]

You're welcome.

[ He says it softly, wondering if he really did it for this man, or the one he knew. Can it be both? ]

It was a good thing to do, you know. Reach out again. Make connections. That's how you-- you'll be fine if you keep doing that, you're not a loner. You just need more control, have to want to do better.

[ He hands Ephemera a plate and fork, glancing up to meet his gaze as he does. ]

I'm not just talking about the other you, either. I've been there too.