[Now the head pat was not something he was expecting. It's a little shocking to say the least. He's never had that kind of affection given to him before. Fathers did that with their children. His dad did, at least to his older brother anyways.

He can't help but grin from ear to ear with that little piece of affection. At Smoker's apology he shakes his head.]

Nah, it's okay. You were kind of busy with the whole in your world stuff.

Thanks though.

[At the gesture to come long, he immediately follows side by side with Smoker.]

Yeah, sort of. Just me and a couple of friends, but, it's probably the best Birthday I had.

[Because for once, he was at the center of attention.]