[ He stiffens ever so slightly at that embrace. But he just...bites back a sob and shakes his head, turning his attention to the floor as he does so. No. No he has to be strong and he can't...he can't throw this on Robert on top of everything else. He goes to wipe at his eyes with the back of his hand. His voice cracking slightly as he replies. ] I-I'll be alright. Th-thank you.
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[ He stiffens ever so slightly at that embrace. But he just...bites back a sob and shakes his head, turning his attention to the floor as he does so. No. No he has to be strong and he can't...he can't throw this on Robert on top of everything else. He goes to wipe at his eyes with the back of his hand. His voice cracking slightly as he replies. ] I-I'll be alright. Th-thank you.