[Eventually he does actually feel better, between letting it out and finally acknowledging the arms around him. There's no quick fix for this, but the little things do help. The woman he loves isn't abandoning him only to be tossed off a cliff by a former ally, she's right next to him and willing to change. He has Delta, of course, being a steady pulse in his mind.
And, false hope or not, the little toy in his hands tells him that there may be a future that leaves the past behind - here and at home.
Finally he calms down enough to turn and hug Carolina back.]
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And, false hope or not, the little toy in his hands tells him that there may be a future that leaves the past behind - here and at home.
Finally he calms down enough to turn and hug Carolina back.]
Would you--stay with me for a while?
[There's no way he's sleeping again after that.]