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im sorry too
you were her friend too right?

[soulsrob]

Yes. [At least, Winnie considered her one even after their short talk.]

But you knew her longer and better than I did.

I made a promise to keep an eye on you.

[springrolls]

[Ordinarily, the thought of yet another person having to look out for him would chafe, because he isn't a child anymore and he can take care of himself. But amid all this loss, it's actually comforting to know that there are people out there who care, even people he's only met once or twice.]

only three years but it felt like longer
she was my best friend

[Dumb to say, maybe, because it was kind of obvious to anyone who looked, but announcing it to the world (or at least one person) makes him feel a little better.]

and we can watch out for each other
how about that?

[soulsrob]

[That bring a smile to her face, at least.]

I'd like that very much. I'll try not to be a handful!

[springrolls]

[Aw. It's been such a shitshow of a day but somehow Winnie's gotten him to crack the tiniest smile, even if it's half-ruined by watery eyes.]

me too

[and then a minute later:]

thanks though
i really mean it