[ He is here!! At this pew,,, on the kneeler, hands clasped praying to a God he doesn't know exists or not. The thoughts are the prayers, asking for protection and guidance.
Then just... I can't even bury him home. Nahri can touch his shoulder or arm, though, which has him freeze for a moment. ]
[ while the thoughtshares have mostly been helpful or amusing, it really does feel like she's intruding this time. in a way, she's grateful (and feels bad about that fact) to have an indicator that perhaps she is being insensitive. her hand rests on his shoulder. ]
[ it doesn't have to be easy any time. - let yourself grieve, boy. she idly remembers when shenhe died, and how she couldn't even be considered functional. ]
You don't need to be good company for my benefit. I'm more worried about you.
[ he doesn't have to deal with it if he doesn't want to, or he can deal with it in whatever way he knows how. she's a doctor, not a therapist, she isn't going to fault him for his methods. ]
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she is going to take a spot next to himm, whether it be sitting or standing, and not say anything.
what is there to say, really?
but she will reach out and take his hand, or touch his arm, should he allow her too. ]
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Then just... I can't even bury him home. Nahri can touch his shoulder or arm, though, which has him freeze for a moment. ]
Hey, Nahri.
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[ while the thoughtshares have mostly been helpful or amusing, it really does feel like she's intruding this time. in a way, she's grateful (and feels bad about that fact) to have an indicator that perhaps she is being insensitive. her hand rests on his shoulder. ]
I just wanted to check on you.
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[ I've gone through this before. A second time should be easier. He pushes a smile anyway, looking at his joined hands. ]
Thank you. I appreciate it... Even though I'm not good company, but I'll be ready for tomorrow.
[ There's still so much to do. Four erased... keep busy, eat a potato kind of approach to depression. ]
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You don't need to be good company for my benefit. I'm more worried about you.
[ he doesn't have to deal with it if he doesn't want to, or he can deal with it in whatever way he knows how. she's a doctor, not a therapist, she isn't going to fault him for his methods. ]
Do you need anything? [...] Water?
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But he's also resigned. Does it make it easier? No. It hurts anew. It doesn't stop him from trying to be fine. ]
... I think water would be nice.
[ He may have had a little cry earlier. Hard to see when he's looking forward at the religious figure behind the altar, pig cherubs framing it. ]