[ The frown deepens ever perceptively, Helios wasn't even trying to hide it, or he simply forgot to in that moment. His shoulders sag from what appears to be an almost unbearable weight. It's hard to discuss, anyone's passing would be, especially someone as close as Giles. ]
Yes. He was. [ That's the only soft murmured reply that will manage to escape his lips. His throat feels just a bit tighter, so it makes it all the harder to say. ]
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Yes. He was. [ That's the only soft murmured reply that will manage to escape his lips. His throat feels just a bit tighter, so it makes it all the harder to say. ]