[ He shakes his head. His head dropping a bit. There's such a bittersweet tone to his voice. ]
I wasn't even able to be there for her when it happened, either. She told me I had a job to do. That I had an obligation to go out because that was the man she loved.
[...He reaches out to grasp the man's shoulder, reassuring.]
I'm so sorry. To lose a loved one like that...death is never fair. It takes what it wants, and leaves the rest to its consequences. My deepest condolences.
...You know, I may have known you for a few days, but I do truly think she would understand. You seem like someone who tries their hardest for others, despite the odds.
[A tilt of the head, and a smile.]
After all, who was the one who ran out trying to save me, today?
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Oh, yeah...
[ His eyes drift down to it and there's a ... pained smile on his face, but also one that leads to fondness in his voice. ]
I always wear it as a memory of my wife.
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[He looks down at it for a moment...and smiles, slightly.]
I see. It's a blessing you found it, then. [A pause.] May I ask...is she still around, or...?
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I wasn't even able to be there for her when it happened, either. She told me I had a job to do. That I had an obligation to go out because that was the man she loved.
I was devastated when I got back.
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I'm so sorry. To lose a loved one like that...death is never fair. It takes what it wants, and leaves the rest to its consequences. My deepest condolences.
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It was coming. She was sick... I just wish I could have been there for her. But... thanks.
Which is also why I don't want her being disappointed with what I do and hope she understands how I'm raising our daughter.
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[A tilt of the head, and a smile.]
After all, who was the one who ran out trying to save me, today?
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Don't forget, I was also the one that threw a seagull at you.
[ But he nods, even with that fact. ]
Hey, it's all in a day's work. And sometimes you need to be the one to take on those situations head on because no one else can.
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[And he's shadow boxing a bit, grinning.]
Ah, so you really are the "act first, think later" sort, aren't you?
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I'm pretty impressed you managed that.
[ And glad it didn't cause bad blood. ]
More or less. I've gotten a little better from some influences, but generally that's how I deal with things.
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[ A beat. ]
Or I leave it to my partner when I don't want to.