[He's not the only one of them who wants to prolong it. Ryan continues to hold on to him as he's guided along, as they sit, and shifts to make himself more comfortable; all he really wants is to curl up and be held, much as he doesn't want to admit to it. The contact is soothing, makes it easier to deal with the slight pangs in his chest and the sense of something he'd rather hoped he wouldn't feel again.]
...I'll be okay.
[Later. He might not be at the moment, but selfish as some of his desires feel, he still doesn't want to worry Noh too much.]
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...I'll be okay.
[Later. He might not be at the moment, but selfish as some of his desires feel, he still doesn't want to worry Noh too much.]