Dustin is sensitive. Harsh sarcasm or ignoring him for other characters (especially his rival, Squeaks) can permanently close his route.

The turning point came after “The Elevator Incident.” He saw a woman with a vintage suitcase and a kind smile, and within ten seconds, he’d blurted, “I know we’ve only shared six vertical feet of space, but I think you’re the one.” She pressed the emergency stop button just to escape.

He represents . He chooses to text back immediately, to double-text, to show up with flowers for no reason. He proves that emotional intelligence is not about managing distance, but about closing it.