His attempt at a brave smile falls and crumbles and he pulls Alfred tighter against him. It isn't pretty, or strong. The tears in his eyes. The way his entire body seems to vibrate with the anxiety that pours off him in waves. And under that, fear. Of what, he doesn't know and that only makes it worse.
"I wish I could tell you what I was so afraid of."
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Date: 2022-04-20 04:24 am (UTC)"I wish I could tell you what I was so afraid of."