[Shaking his head.]

No, you don't sound annoying. I don't understand what you mean by forced though. If you love to talk about them, you can.

What are 'angel trumpets?'

[Rubi studies Viktor's reaction very closely, if only to keep himself from picturing the other boy. No. This one is very different. That odd heavy sad feeling lifts slowly, and his expression returns to normal.]

It is okay. [...] Someone said that to me before, but most are afraid if they know what I am.