[He takes in a breath, small and shaky, his eyes wide for her to see. And then he smiles-- bright and unclouded, like the sun peeking over a hill.]
Tear! [She's here. She's real. He's real-- and she's worried about him. He laughs a little, quiet and happy and a little too giddy for everything he's dealing with.] Tear...
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Tear! [She's here. She's real. He's real-- and she's worried about him. He laughs a little, quiet and happy and a little too giddy for everything he's dealing with.] Tear...
I'm okay. I won't do anything stupid, I promise.