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[He doesn't know how tense he is until Jesper says that he will stay. Most of his worries ease up, tension leaving his shoulders as he finds himself moving into meet Jesper. He's close, so close, and it was worlds better than where they were before.]

Good. [He's quiet, but he smiles softly. He's grateful for the conversation despite how painful it was. He still hated it, this feeling that settles in his chest but at least it seemed more manageable than it had been before. Talking about it was freeing in a way that he hadn't considered.

He keeps plenty close to his chest thanks to his father.]

Thanks... for talking to me.