Erik had tensed for but a moment as the man's strong aura assaulted his defenses and utterly annihilated them. For a moment he was in the man's past. Feeling what he was feeling. His eyes glazed over. Then as quickly as it happened it was gone. He said nothing. Very silent and very still. A kindred spirit...what was the chances of that? He too had his scars. Lots of them. overe his back, his sidse, his torso, a jagged one down the back of his neck. Different objects inflicted those. His permanent memories of what he had been through. They had healed beautifully yet they were there. He focused in on the man after a moment. "A kindred spirit...what are the odds..." He said simply. Looking away again. What were the odds.<br/><br/>He looked back to the man. "Emotions?" He said. Blinking as if this was a foreign concept. "I knew a few...before I went numb." He closed his eyes. "I knew fear. I knew confusion. I knew sorrow. I knew pain. Then I had to go numb...I am but a shell. Emotions? They are all a perception cast by the words of poetry upon the impressionable mind." He shook his head and opened his eyes. "I have only ever seen the emotions I did not grow up knowing." He heard the offer. Not quite understanding why it was made. He seemed less withdrawn after that handshake. After mentioning the words...kindred spirit. "Perhaps...if you wish to." he said simply. Unsure why the man wanted to take him to lunch. "I do suppose I am hungry." He tried for a smile but utterly failed. That was something he had never done...smiled. It showed in the attempt he made to do so.<br/><br/>He stood up and stretched. Looking at the man. "Life loves to throw in mysteries amongst the darkness...doesn't it?" He climbed off the stage and just stood there looking at the ceiling. "So when you want to go? Or is it an open ended invintation?" He asked. Lifeless yet...there was almost a symbolance of warmth towards the man since the words kindred spirit were uttered. He started walking and stopped. Turning to look at Hayden. "The only ones you can trust in this world...is those who are kindred spirits." He then started to walk again.