[he withdraws his hand, too... and comes to sit, drawing his knees half-way to his chest to lean arms against them.
this... has made him wonder, how many people he put in this scenario so long ago. how many parents had been sick with worry for their children missing in the rubble of fallen cities? how many families had grieved for the loved ones he'd taken away?
half the reason he's here is in plea to be punished and alleviate the guilt as much as it is to get them back. he's selfish...
he takes his glasses off at last, rubbing at tired eyes beneath, and for the life of him can't seem to find a single word to say in response]
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this... has made him wonder, how many people he put in this scenario so long ago. how many parents had been sick with worry for their children missing in the rubble of fallen cities? how many families had grieved for the loved ones he'd taken away?
half the reason he's here is in plea to be punished and alleviate the guilt as much as it is to get them back. he's selfish...
he takes his glasses off at last, rubbing at tired eyes beneath, and for the life of him can't seem to find a single word to say in response]