[ It's honestly... nothing special at all; it's the opposite. ]
The neighborhood kids used to call me a freak, actually.
[ But he waves that away. At least this banter has eased up the tension a little. He is still very aware that the bulk of responsibility tonight is on Day's shoulders - and the knowledge sits awkward in his belly. If he can't help, he can at least be here for Day, right? He can witness this ritual and hold this memory within him. ]
I'm not saying this will happen, but is there a warning sign I should look out for? If something goes wrong?
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[ It's honestly... nothing special at all; it's the opposite. ]
The neighborhood kids used to call me a freak, actually.
[ But he waves that away. At least this banter has eased up the tension a little. He is still very aware that the bulk of responsibility tonight is on Day's shoulders - and the knowledge sits awkward in his belly. If he can't help, he can at least be here for Day, right? He can witness this ritual and hold this memory within him. ]
I'm not saying this will happen, but is there a warning sign I should look out for? If something goes wrong?