He surprised me, too.

[Norman huffs a soft laugh at the memory, but it doesn't last, because he can clearly see how distressed Otto is. he shifts a little closer down the cot, thinking about the conversation he had with Atem: how he'd been told to be clear and honest, and not try to predict Otto's reactions to choose for him]

Especially since ... well. If I had to make a choice, I know what it'd be. No matter how long I might have to wait.