[ Ha... that admission gets a soft smile from Allen, his expression casting over in nostalgia. ]

No, I think you're right. [ He considers that for a moment, before he finishes reaching for the (now pleasantly) hot pastry though he doesn't move to take a bit yet and merely holds it thoughtfully. ]

Even though there were a lot of problems, when I think about living with everyone at the Order I can't help but smile. It meant that even when things felt really dark, you could always try to look forward to just going home and seeing them again.

It was always more rewarding than being alone.