[He has some spirit, but it feels like a weak spark surrounded by a lot of heavy darkness and fear right now. But he wasn't raised to be the kind of person who lets that overpower him so easily, it's why he's mostly held on to his moral compass and compassion all these years in war and Deerington.
And he can understand what Bolin is saying about growing up, though it's really hard for him to be so comfortable with how much all the trauma he's endured has changed him. It's hard to accept that as the same thing as growing up, but he doesn't say so. His new friend has been here for him and he's trying, and it's not like there isn't a good point towards the end there that can be applied to his situation.
He smiles faintly again.] I dunno how much stronger I feel. But thanks, Bolin. That… really means a lot. I guess I can try, some people would say that's the best anyone can do… right?
[It's visibly and audibly hard for him to really feel that right now, his tone is still heavy with doubt, shame and grief. But there's enough willingness to move forward and try there that he's able to get himself to say any of this. And he means it.]
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And he can understand what Bolin is saying about growing up, though it's really hard for him to be so comfortable with how much all the trauma he's endured has changed him. It's hard to accept that as the same thing as growing up, but he doesn't say so. His new friend has been here for him and he's trying, and it's not like there isn't a good point towards the end there that can be applied to his situation.
He smiles faintly again.] I dunno how much stronger I feel. But thanks, Bolin. That… really means a lot. I guess I can try, some people would say that's the best anyone can do… right?
[It's visibly and audibly hard for him to really feel that right now, his tone is still heavy with doubt, shame and grief. But there's enough willingness to move forward and try there that he's able to get himself to say any of this. And he means it.]