"None of it is your fault. You can't shadow people 24/7, and even if you could, it wouldn't be fair to you or them. It's - terrible, and awful, but I don't think either of them did this intentionally." Her tone stays even, always. Crying might be nice, but it can wait. It feels cold, but not hollow. It feels like pressure, and she's well accustomed to the need to keep moving, even if it's only at a crawl. At present, it means carrying him too.

"But feeling like this is normal. It's proof you care, and it's fine to be a little stuck in it. I'm here long as you need."