Dustin's face flushes and glances away in mild embarrassment. Happy and energetic as he is, Lauri-Ell's praise is still a bit much.

"I mean, I guess," he shrugs bashfully. "Shit kind of sucks here in a lot of ways, but also, it's been a long time since I've trusted so many people, so. Yeah! Community and stuff."

There's a beat.

"...I feel like there's more, though?" Dustin scratches the back of his head. "I really feel...fucking weird. You don't feel weird at all?"