It'll be okay. [He's basically just a mimic, unable to come up with his own words of comfort, just repeating Isaac's. He doesn't have much choice but to believe it, the alternative is too difficult to bear. They just need to prove that they can do this, and be the parents that Thomas needs. Now that he's given them some direction, it will be easier to follow.]
It will. [With a little bit more emphasis. Trying to help as much as he can, squeezing Dagny tighter.
He's quiet for a few moments, before taking a deep breath.] We can write him later. Tell him that... if he comes to the holidays, we won't crowd him. [Not that they'll ignore him, either, unless he asks. But he doesn't want the worry that they'll take it as a chance to bother him about staying home to keep Thomas from coming.] And that if there's anything else we can do that will help, we will.
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Date: 2025-11-24 07:50 pm (UTC)We just -- need to give him time. It'll be okay. [It's very clear he's trying to believe it, not all that optimistic.]
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Date: 2025-11-24 08:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-11-24 08:13 pm (UTC)He's quiet for a few moments, before taking a deep breath.] We can write him later. Tell him that... if he comes to the holidays, we won't crowd him. [Not that they'll ignore him, either, unless he asks. But he doesn't want the worry that they'll take it as a chance to bother him about staying home to keep Thomas from coming.] And that if there's anything else we can do that will help, we will.