[Martin wants to protest. wants to argue that they can't possibly have tried everything.
instead, he's on Jon's other side from Algric, one comforting hand on Jon's back while trying to stop himself from nervously chewing his thumb. it's that or start crying.
this is so unfair. so unfair, and so horribly cruel. hatred for Elias burns in his gut, but it's not the time for that now. he has to be strong for Jon.
take a deep breath. exhale. one more.
good.]
We're right here. Okay? Do you- You c-can. Hold my hand if you want to.
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instead, he's on Jon's other side from Algric, one comforting hand on Jon's back while trying to stop himself from nervously chewing his thumb. it's that or start crying.
this is so unfair. so unfair, and so horribly cruel. hatred for Elias burns in his gut, but it's not the time for that now. he has to be strong for Jon.
take a deep breath. exhale. one more.
good.]
We're right here. Okay? Do you- You c-can. Hold my hand if you want to.