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Percy likes Dakota a lot; in fact, it wouldn't be a stretch to say he thinks of her somewhat like a little sister. While he would never say they're exactly alike, their ways of thinking are similar enough that he's able to empathize with her. Of course, that means he also knows exactly how much she hates that he's able to do that in the first place, so he tries to push it too often.
❝ i'm...not used to being properly close to people. percy is no exception. ❞
Dakota is viscerally uncomfortable with the relationship she has with Percy--if only because of how genuine and heartfelt it is. She hates properly trusting someone and caring about them, and unfortunately, Percy gets to discover that along with her.