[ 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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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. ]