[ All he can do is nod, at that. The memories don't get easier to stomach, no matter how many times he has to live through the lens of the past – seeing his friends die and crumble apart in front of him will always feel raw in his heart. Still, he was once so jaded, cynical, and being here has ignited something in him despite their grim circumstances.
Hope. And it's people like Beel who make that possible. Losing him would have hurt more than Xiao could have thought it would just a few weeks ago, but their camaraderie makes things seem less hopeless.
He puts a hand on the other's shoulder, closes his eyes, and lets out a breath that gives way to how he's feeling. He's glad they're all still here. ]
Don't blame yourself for anything that's happened. The only thing I feel towards you is gratitude.
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Hope. And it's people like Beel who make that possible. Losing him would have hurt more than Xiao could have thought it would just a few weeks ago, but their camaraderie makes things seem less hopeless.
He puts a hand on the other's shoulder, closes his eyes, and lets out a breath that gives way to how he's feeling. He's glad they're all still here. ]
Don't blame yourself for anything that's happened. The only thing I feel towards you is gratitude.