[Maybe sometime he'll explain how he used to be relentlessly optimistic himself, how outgoing and open he used to be, or even how intensely determined he was just a few months ago. And maybe he'll be able to show that side of himself again eventually, if he can manage to push past everything that threatens to crush his spirit, from home or this world. Maybe not, but... well, who knows.
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It's easier not to take it seriously right now.]
Somebody has to keep things realistic.