[He swallows the lump in his throat, gripping at his sleeve.]
I still should've found a different way. It's--
[It doesn't matter now. He is home, even if he's a broken up mess. He takes a slow steady inhale and holds it a few seconds. Home means family. Home means friends, and the thought that he's keeping his being alive secret from them is enough to hurt.]
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I still should've found a different way. It's--
[It doesn't matter now. He is home, even if he's a broken up mess. He takes a slow steady inhale and holds it a few seconds. Home means family. Home means friends, and the thought that he's keeping his being alive secret from them is enough to hurt.]
...Dunno if I'm ready to see the others yet.