although joonwoong had once had a group, with people he could rely on around him, he had always been the one to take care of others. it was simply his job, as their leader and oldest member. as he went into a solo career, he had no one to take care of — but he had no one to take care of him either. of course he would say he didn't need it, but there was a different between needing it and wanting it, except he wouldn't allow himself to do the latter.
hearing those words coming from the younger male, he couldn't help smiling softly at him. " you don't have to worry about me, ezra. i can take care of myself. " after all, he had been doing that ever since he was a kid, why change now? a brief pause followed before he continued, hand reaching out to gently pat the top of his head. " you should take better care of yourself instead, okay? "