[ he'd also be one of those, but he, also, thinks he probably shouldn't say that in front of them, no matter how appealing the idea of ending this right now might sound to him at the moment. ]
How can you -- ...
[ the beginning of an angry and defiant complaint dies on his lips - he's silent for another second, then sighs, shoulders slumping, his hands slowly crawling up over his face. ]
... I'm afraid.
[ he doesn't want to admit it. but he is. it's probably okay to tell someone, if it's them. ]
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How can you -- ...
[ the beginning of an angry and defiant complaint dies on his lips - he's silent for another second, then sighs, shoulders slumping, his hands slowly crawling up over his face. ]
... I'm afraid.
[ he doesn't want to admit it. but he is. it's probably okay to tell someone, if it's them. ]