[The comment pulls an earnest smile out of Stan, but only for a second because crusty was a really rude word to use. He wasn't crusty, he's forty not sixty and that's just a little rude.
Clearly, Richie's been rubbing off on him but the exasperated look lasts only a few seconds before a tired sort of laugh rocks through his chest. Of course, the age disparity here is ridiculous but it feels like he might as well be back at thirteen. They settle into routine remarkably easy.]
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Clearly, Richie's been rubbing off on him but the exasperated look lasts only a few seconds before a tired sort of laugh rocks through his chest. Of course, the age disparity here is ridiculous but it feels like he might as well be back at thirteen. They settle into routine remarkably easy.]
Losers never have anything to lose, right?