[ Hellboy makes a low, slightly frustrated noise, directed more at himself than anything else. Not for the first time since arriving in Duplicity, he sees the intricate and delicate web of interpersonal relationships stretching in front of him and feels utterly at a loss at how to navigate it.

He looks up at Jacob, perched on the edge of the table looking rumpled and freshly fucked and achingly young, and shakes his head slowly. ]

The, uh. The girl I told you about, the thing we had a long time ago? That was.. [ He clears his throat, a little embarrassed. He doesn't know a whole lot about human relationships, but he knows enough to understand how woefully unprepared he is. ] It was my.. my first, ah, relationship. And my.. only one. Ever. Like I said, a guy like me.. [ He shrugs lightly, knowing he doesn't have to finish that thought. ] I'm not sure if I can always give you.. what you need.