[it even hurts to cry properly-- maybe back in October he had it in him to stop himself pretty quickly when the tears started, but right now he's just hanging in Rise's arms miserably. this little meltdown is partly because he's worn out, but it's also mostly because he feels safe enough around Rise to let himself be completely vulnerable.]
[after a few minutes though, he stops and wheezes, and... he feels ten times better. so have a watery-eyed and very wobbly smile, Rise.]
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[after a few minutes though, he stops and wheezes, and... he feels ten times better. so have a watery-eyed and very wobbly smile, Rise.]