( He doesn't attempt to reach for him, although it is a close thing. It's easy to forget himself when he's not in control of his facilities, drunk as he is, but he keeps his hands at his sides curled in fists. When he answers, though, it is shaky, his voice cracking only slightly, )
I will try.
( They still have one year yet. He need only keep himself alive long enough to it through to the end, whatever that may be. )
There is a duty yet I must see through. I will not take my life again so soon.
cw: suicide mention
I will try.
( They still have one year yet. He need only keep himself alive long enough to it through to the end, whatever that may be. )
There is a duty yet I must see through. I will not take my life again so soon.