[He sits up more fully as Mob moves the desk chair over to his bed. It's not the biggest of rooms, so it's not a far journey.]
... Of course I'd let you come. You're my friend.
[There's not a lot of heat to his voice, and he reaches out to put a hand on Mob's shoulder even though it's a stretch. Even if it makes him a little dizzy... he squeezes the other boy's shoulder gently before letting go and sinking back into the pillows.]
This doesn't change anything. You're still a good person. ... Even if all of this is scary.
[He settles his hands in his lap, considering the other for a few long moments.]
It... helps that it... wasn't the worst thing I've heard of or seen happen to someone. But... the other pilots...
... It's not my story to tell.
But you haven't run away. You're still here. That means something.
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Date: 2023-03-31 10:53 pm (UTC)... Of course I'd let you come. You're my friend.
[There's not a lot of heat to his voice, and he reaches out to put a hand on Mob's shoulder even though it's a stretch. Even if it makes him a little dizzy... he squeezes the other boy's shoulder gently before letting go and sinking back into the pillows.]
This doesn't change anything. You're still a good person. ... Even if all of this is scary.
[He settles his hands in his lap, considering the other for a few long moments.]
It... helps that it... wasn't the worst thing I've heard of or seen happen to someone. But... the other pilots...
... It's not my story to tell.
But you haven't run away. You're still here. That means something.