[Whoo! Distraction successful. Siffrin is internally patting himself on the back when Isabeau says that, and a dry, bitter laugh escapes him. Ah well. They shrug, aiming for a light, humorous brand of self-deprecation instead of one that will just cause concern.]
I don't think I can really call that "getting through it". That makes me sound way too successful.
[Like...sure, he's here now, but he did very much die many times and have a full-on breakdown. But saying as much would probably just make Isabeau upset and worried, so Siffrin leaves it at that. Moving on!]
Do you want to head back, then? I mean, if you're tired...
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I don't think I can really call that "getting through it". That makes me sound way too successful.
[Like...sure, he's here now, but he did very much die many times and have a full-on breakdown. But saying as much would probably just make Isabeau upset and worried, so Siffrin leaves it at that. Moving on!]
Do you want to head back, then? I mean, if you're tired...