Dan would be the first person to tell anyone that Dan has really ever found himself in a relationship when he's been the pursued-- not out of ego, but because he tends not to notice these things. Perhaps it's natural inclination, or maybe it has to do with how carefully he keeps himself closed off from people. That he feels such warmth, such ease with Marcus just makes him happy, and at least right now, he's not questioning it.

you also let abra call you uncle dan for how long

Dan blinks, surprised for a voice to pop up. It's not Tony, or anyone he'd known to visit back home. He thinks, maybe, Tony might still be with him, but not the others. He squeezes Marcus's hand gently, and returns to eating his soup.

"I'm capable of absolute wonders, you'll see," Dan says, and smothers a yawn.