I didn't think he could love me back until we came here. Now...I still don't know how he can, but I have figured out that he does. And that it's real. I'll do anything to protect him. And Zichen if he comes back.

[ He forces himself to take a breath and try to calm the worse of the ache in his heart. ]

You're right. Living is damned hard. But...it can be nice too.