[ He takes a little bit to himself to respond to that, but does eventually. ]
If we're going to be stuck here for any longer than this, we may as well. It's good to be able to help each other where we can.
Your friend sounds like someone I'd appreciate being a mentor to. I do have to stay with Epel and Kalim and the others right now, but I'll be sure to let you know what I've found in the library when I head there.
Please stay safe. Someone with your resolve is likely hurting just as much, so please don't act like you're fine when you're not.
Until we next talk, then. Do let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.
I hope someday you can meet her in a place kinder than this.
And I understand! I didn't get to catch Kalim during the aftermath, but I did get to be with Epel. I know you being there means a lot to him.
Thank you, and I will. I promise. On both parts at the end there I mean. But you be sure to rest, too. Being the caretaker has it's own struggles. Just because you weren't there doesn't mean you have to tear yourself apart to fill in the gaps.
[ He won't reply further, but the message is seen and read, and appreciated. After all, he has to be the pillar here... he wasn't there, he didn't go through what his teammates did. He doesn't know most of them, but that doesn't mean he isn't feeling the weight of this place suddenly bear down on him.
He wants to go home. He wants to help everyone get home. But he can't be afraid. That's why he can't fall right now. Maybe later, when no one is looking... ]
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If we're going to be stuck here for any longer than this, we may as well. It's good to be able to help each other where we can.
Your friend sounds like someone I'd appreciate being a mentor to. I do have to stay with Epel and Kalim and the others right now, but I'll be sure to let you know what I've found in the library when I head there.
Please stay safe. Someone with your resolve is likely hurting just as much, so please don't act like you're fine when you're not.
Until we next talk, then. Do let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.
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I hope someday you can meet her in a place kinder than this.
And I understand! I didn't get to catch Kalim during the aftermath, but I did get to be with Epel. I know you being there means a lot to him.
Thank you, and I will. I promise. On both parts at the end there I mean. But you be sure to rest, too. Being the caretaker has it's own struggles. Just because you weren't there doesn't mean you have to tear yourself apart to fill in the gaps.
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[ He won't reply further, but the message is seen and read, and appreciated. After all, he has to be the pillar here... he wasn't there, he didn't go through what his teammates did. He doesn't know most of them, but that doesn't mean he isn't feeling the weight of this place suddenly bear down on him.
He wants to go home. He wants to help everyone get home. But he can't be afraid. That's why he can't fall right now. Maybe later, when no one is looking... ]