[Peter nods after a moment, able to accept that much at least. He swallows thickly. Guilt and responsibility are emotions he wrestles with often, but he shifts back on his feet.]
Okay. Thank you. I'll be back in a little while.
[It's a quiet promise but a meaningful one. She didn't have to check in on him. It's the last thing he says before he disappears out the door.]
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Okay. Thank you. I'll be back in a little while.
[It's a quiet promise but a meaningful one. She didn't have to check in on him. It's the last thing he says before he disappears out the door.]