[The dhampir goes so still. His eyes stare down at the dish water, where the soap has cleared away. Where he can see the criss crossing bandages and want to sob at the shame they fill him with.]
You should have been here earlier.
[He whispers it, shaking just a little.]
I could have said all those things back without any problem, I could have....
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You should have been here earlier.
[He whispers it, shaking just a little.]
I could have said all those things back without any problem, I could have....
[Loved you so much easier.]