[Crane sits in silence and abuses the quiet to hear the signs of distress. He inhales gently, finding breathing as simple as the young man finds it difficult.
Does he lie and offer comfort? Dare he lie and offer comfort? That would be simple. And he does not enjoy going against what he knows is the truth. He lifts his chin and speaks softly.]
It's not going to be okay. The world can still hurt you.
[But you can learn to adapt. He thinks of saying that but declines. Because sometimes you just want to enjoy the moment.]
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Does he lie and offer comfort? Dare he lie and offer comfort? That would be simple. And he does not enjoy going against what he knows is the truth. He lifts his chin and speaks softly.]
It's not going to be okay. The world can still hurt you.
[But you can learn to adapt. He thinks of saying that but declines. Because sometimes you just want to enjoy the moment.]