[ of course, he himself has shed no tears - making him cry is no easy task - but he's felt their disappearances just as hard, if not moreso. Nesso was his closest friend and companion. More than that, he was a reminder of home, a rock to lean back against. Only a strong will and sense of duty kept him focused when that rock suddenly fell out from behind him.
Elza's disappearance along with his - it seemed like too much of a coincidence. It's one of the things he's staying up looking into tonight. Once Zara thinks he's dried enough of her tears for the moment, he pushes some of her hair from her face. ]
... We're not all gone yet, though. [ a sympathetic look. ] You're welcome to come to me any time. I may be no Elza Clifford, but I've been told my shoulder is quite good for crying on.
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[ of course, he himself has shed no tears - making him cry is no easy task - but he's felt their disappearances just as hard, if not moreso. Nesso was his closest friend and companion. More than that, he was a reminder of home, a rock to lean back against. Only a strong will and sense of duty kept him focused when that rock suddenly fell out from behind him.
Elza's disappearance along with his - it seemed like too much of a coincidence. It's one of the things he's staying up looking into tonight. Once Zara thinks he's dried enough of her tears for the moment, he pushes some of her hair from her face. ]
... We're not all gone yet, though. [ a sympathetic look. ] You're welcome to come to me any time. I may be no Elza Clifford, but I've been told my shoulder is quite good for crying on.