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[worn_wings]

Yeah.

[ He breathes out, slow, not quite a sigh but awful close. He'd like to say something worthwhile, something that'd make a difference-- but he's pretty sure there isn't anything. ]

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[postocular]

Will you.. keep an eye on Maggie? Until I get back? I know I made things harder for her.

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[worn_wings]

Yeah. 'Course.

[ He pauses, not quite sure what to say, but-- ]

'M glad... [ Aloud, it sounds fucking idiotic. Hey, the thing where you're not dead? That's great! Jesus. ] I'm just glad.

[ Fuck.

Exhibit A: why Daryl doesn't like talking about feelings. Sorry, Carl. ]

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[postocular]

[ Welp. There it is, Daryl. A genuine smile. It's small and goes away quickly, but you did it. ]

Thanks, Daryl.

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[worn_wings]

[ It leaves him feeling... better, sort of, but also vaguely embarrassed. ]

No problem.

[ And with an awkward nod, he cuts the feed off there, before he ends up feeling even stupider about something. ]