...Oh. [His lips press into a line, ruefulness written all over his face.] M'sorry.
[There's an awkward, heavy pause on his end as he considers how to be of comfort whether or not she needs it.]
Mine ain't either... so I kind a' get what that's like. Well, not exactly 'cause y'dad wasn't my dad, but... [He trails off, managing a smile he doesn't entirely feel.] Yeah. Y'uncle sounds pretty cool, though... definitely a guy t'keep in touch with.
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[There's an awkward, heavy pause on his end as he considers how to be of comfort whether or not she needs it.]
Mine ain't either... so I kind a' get what that's like. Well, not exactly 'cause y'dad wasn't my dad, but... [He trails off, managing a smile he doesn't entirely feel.] Yeah. Y'uncle sounds pretty cool, though... definitely a guy t'keep in touch with.