It's not just about them-- it's never been just about them.
[He says it easily, even if he doesn't add more. Even if he doesn't know what else to say regarding the whole thing. Because of course he doesn't. He's not good with emotions. Recognizing them, sure, but he doesn't know how to handle them. There's a reason he doesn't say things or help his friends deal with them, that's Riley's thing. And all he can do now is bring them to the surface. Or direct logic, but...
Well, that's not easy right now. So for now he takes a bite of his ice cream and waits.]
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[He says it easily, even if he doesn't add more. Even if he doesn't know what else to say regarding the whole thing. Because of course he doesn't. He's not good with emotions. Recognizing them, sure, but he doesn't know how to handle them. There's a reason he doesn't say things or help his friends deal with them, that's Riley's thing. And all he can do now is bring them to the surface. Or direct logic, but...
Well, that's not easy right now. So for now he takes a bite of his ice cream and waits.]