"I'm more interested in shelves out of recycled goods, but all right." He lightly rubbed his thumb against Gabe's palm, taking note of the variations of skin and texture. "I grew up in Jersey. I love my blood family, but I've always been a little much for most of them, with the exception of my little brother who is the nicest person you'll ever meet. I graduated early and went straight to New York. Got involved in the city, got involved in queer culture, got involved in performance art, went to college and law school, got in and out of some legal trouble--I...really am a little much sometimes...and finally got the offer with the ACLU that brought me down here. My brother keeps promising to teach me how to do the whole zen thing."