[ oh. that wakes him up a bit, pulls him just far enough out of his thought process to realise how deep he already is into it. a glance up at Charles, expression halfway to a frown. ]
... I'm fine. [ he manages a laugh, doing what he can to wipe the discomfort from his features: having a hard time isn't anything he ever likes to discuss. ] Sorry. Bit full-on, I know. I'm fine.
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... I'm fine. [ he manages a laugh, doing what he can to wipe the discomfort from his features: having a hard time isn't anything he ever likes to discuss. ] Sorry. Bit full-on, I know. I'm fine.