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[He recognizes Wesker's handwriting and takes a moment to mentally prepare himself before he reads it.

Honestly, he was expecting something along these lines, but it's still really surreal to read it. It takes him a bit longer to hand this one back, not because he wants to hold onto it but because he really isn't sure what to say.]

...You certainly were convinced that this was something that needed to happen.

[That's... probably the most polite way he can word it?? You were a little crazy, um.]

...That's one way of putting it.

[JAEGER.]

[HE TRIED????]

Well, I couldn't find any better way to word that...!

I did believe it to be necessary, but...

[...]

...I usually wasn't quite as...aggressive about it, when it was being discussed.

That's good! This was certainly a bit... much...

[He is trying so hard, Wesker. So hard.]

There's a reason I don't want to sympathize with the person I was in my past life.

I understand.

[He moves to rest a hand on Wesker's shoulder.]

I'll always be here if there's anything you want to talk about.

I know. And I am all right still, it was just surreal reading all of that.

Of course, I can only imagine how strange that must have been... I'm glad you're doing okay though, even after all that.

[He squeezes Wesker's shoulder briefly.]

You really are doing well lately. I'm really happy to see it.

[If you'd received either of these any earlier, he doubts you would've been okay, honestly...]

...I'm doing what I can. It's still incredibly difficult, but it hasn't seemed quite as insurmountable lately.

I'm really happy to hear that. I know things are going to be difficult, and they might not get any easier, but I think it's a good thing that you're able to handle them a bit better.

I know you'll always find a way to make it through because you aren't the sort to give up, no matter what you face. But even so... the strength to keep pushing forward really is admirable.

[That gets a quiet noise out of him.]

I still say that I don't have much choice.

Even so, it's something I've always admired about you.

[He squeezes Wesker's shoulder again before letting go.]

Come sit with me?

...Yes, of course.

[He'll get up easily enough; after a moment's deliberation he'll bring that photograph over to the couch with him, though he'll set it down on one of the end tables. He still doesn't know what to make of it, honestly, and if he decides he wants to show Jaeger in a moment then he will.

As it stands, though, he'll come settle in his usual spot, and while he still seems a little awkward he doesn't seem particularly badly-off despite the notes.]

[He'll join Wesker easily, settling in closely and reaching out for Wesker's hand without thinking. He's noticed the photograph, but he doesn't mention it; if Wesker wants to show him, he will.]

Thanks, this is more comfortable, ja?

[...well, okay, it really isn't because Wesker's kind of made of rocks, but it's the thought that counts!!]

[He'll let Jaeger take his hand without protest, okay.]

It is, yes.

I'm really pleased to hear it!

[It's made him really happy, okay...]

I wasn't joking about missing you, you know! I'm happy to be home~!

You've been excited lately.

[It's an observation, but there's nothing judging behind it.]

Of course! I promise I'm not this bad at work, though!

[He laughs but he's really not much better...]

I'm just really happy to be home with you!

I'm sure you are.

[...This is comfortable, all right.]

It's been a good several days, really.

Yes, it really has been. You always make me happy, but it's really hard to contain it now!

[He squeezes Wesker's hand at that.]

[He'll return it, all right.]

Well, hopefully I'm not too distracting for you.

Oh, don't worry! I'm sure I'll calm down a bit soon!

I don't mind it for now, at any rate; it's good to see you happy. I know the past while has been hard on you.

...It has been, yes.

[He still doesn't like admitting it, but he's certainly not going to lie or try to brush it off.]

I really am happy now. I'm so excited it's even a bit difficult to sleep!

[...That's mostly a joke...]

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