[It's hard to move with his face being held, but he's still trying to blink back the tears.]
I don't... even remember the last time I cried.
[It's a little sullen. Reaching the point of tears like this after so many years of explicitly trying not to, one of the few acts of rebellion he had against his family, against Yuusuke.
[ He remembers when Sasuke was younger... It's a little sad to think about how Sasuke is now compared to back then. ]
He can't hurt you while you're here, Sasuke. Even if there's some space-time warp that brings him here again, I won't let him. So, while he's not here, you can be free to express yourself however you want.
...Even if I never see him again as long as I'm here, I'm not sure I know how to any more.
[Which is super pathetic to admit to, which he realizes. But his emotions have been on lockdown for so long, it's like everything's permanently muted.]
You're still young... you have time. As long as you strive to learn how to convey your thoughts and feelings, step by step, a little at a time, it'll be okay. I'll always cheer you on.
[ But you can't go outside while you're sick. That's banned. ]
You'll have progress if you allow yourself to. Like right now, you were able to tell me all those things and cried. See? You're doing well already.
[ Like Akira. And literally everyone else that's claimed to have a single brain cell. Terry has been struggling with moderation for so, so long but at least he's working on it... with mixed success. ]
You'll be fine, Sasuke. If anything, I know how hardworking you can be.
[ Sasuke works himself to the point of collapse and he doesn't believe that he's hardworking. Dani, what the fuck. Sasuke needs some love shoved into his head.
Anyway, Terry stops trying to pester Sasuke. He's the one forcing him to rest after all. ]
I brought food too, so let me know when you're hungry after sleeping.
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I don't... even remember the last time I cried.
[It's a little sullen. Reaching the point of tears like this after so many years of explicitly trying not to, one of the few acts of rebellion he had against his family, against Yuusuke.
...But then again, neither are here, are they?]
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It's alright... it's not like you have to cry every day. It gets tiring really fast.
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Mm. I know. I used to cry a lot as a kid.
[He was a lot more expressive back then, as Terry might recall. A big crybaby too, as a result.]
After a while... I didn't want Yuusuke to get that satisfaction anymore. So... it's been a really long time.
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He can't hurt you while you're here, Sasuke. Even if there's some space-time warp that brings him here again, I won't let him. So, while he's not here, you can be free to express yourself however you want.
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[Which is super pathetic to admit to, which he realizes. But his emotions have been on lockdown for so long, it's like everything's permanently muted.]
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[ But you can't go outside while you're sick. That's banned. ]
You'll have progress if you allow yourself to. Like right now, you were able to tell me all those things and cried. See? You're doing well already.
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He releases a shaky sigh at that.]
You really don't want me to cry as much as I used to.
[He's. Trying to have a (very dry) sense of humor about that, because it helps him feel even slightly less ashamed of everything.]
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[ Like Akira. And literally everyone else that's claimed to have a single brain cell. Terry has been struggling with moderation for so, so long but at least he's working on it... with mixed success. ]
You'll be fine, Sasuke. If anything, I know how hardworking you can be.
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...I think I need a little more sleep.
[Rare words indeed from this kid.]
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Anyway, Terry stops trying to pester Sasuke. He's the one forcing him to rest after all. ]
I brought food too, so let me know when you're hungry after sleeping.
[ If not, he's gonna force feed him. ]
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I'm not hungry yet.
[He probably won't be for quite some time so yeah, Terry might just need to force it at some point. I'm so sorry Terry.]
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[ He will absolutely shove food into Sasuke's mouth when he still says he's not hungry after his nap. ]