[He nods, a gentle smile blooming on his face. Even if Sandalphon had not meant to say them...]
The answer is yes. I am proud of you, Sandalphon.
[He steps closer now and lifts Sandalphon's hand, holding it close to his chest. He'd keep these words forever in his heart. (Well, except for maybe the haunting thing.) He had always been confident in Sandalphon, but it was difficult not to think of his own worries and fears, resting at the back of his mind. It was hard not to think of all the ways in which he failed—everyone, but especially him.]
I burdened you with so much, without ever asking what you wanted. [Of course, that had not been by choice. If it had been up to him— neither of them would have had to deal with this at all. This was not something he had ever wanted for him.] But I knew if there was anyone who could handle it, it would be you. I never doubted that.
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The answer is yes. I am proud of you, Sandalphon.
[He steps closer now and lifts Sandalphon's hand, holding it close to his chest. He'd keep these words forever in his heart. (Well, except for maybe the haunting thing.) He had always been confident in Sandalphon, but it was difficult not to think of his own worries and fears, resting at the back of his mind. It was hard not to think of all the ways in which he failed—everyone, but especially him.]
I burdened you with so much, without ever asking what you wanted. [Of course, that had not been by choice. If it had been up to him— neither of them would have had to deal with this at all. This was not something he had ever wanted for him.] But I knew if there was anyone who could handle it, it would be you. I never doubted that.