After a prosthetic ear malfunction causes Kenneth to spiral into a panic attack, Darius follows him to his car to offer comfort. Kenneth reveals his deep-seated insecurity regarding his physical appearance, leading to a rare moment of genuine vulnerability and connection between the two outsiders.
DARIUS: Dude, what’s wrong?
KENNETH: I’m sorry. I changed my mind. You’re not the right one.
DARIUS: Kenny, what’s the deal?
KENNETH: It’s fake.
DARIUS: What is?
KENNETH: My ear.
DARIUS: It’s fake?
KENNETH: I was born with only one. They used to make fun of me. All the other kids. My parents could o
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