[he'd hope Hiro would avoid that connection, but it's made now, and the responsibility is taken, and nothing Callaghan can think of will free him of that burden. his fingers curl on Hiro's back, and then he sighs, slowly sinking down in to an awkward sort of sit next to Hiro.]

If I had been able to finish before you found us, then we wouldn't be having this conversation.

[but here they are. and he's still sort of making those small motions on Hiro's back, because he knows that's not going to be of any comfort]

They hurt more than just your brother.