[That gets a little smile. He bounces back decently, at least - he knows that one loss won't be enough to do more than leave one extra weight in his chest. It's fine. It's a trade he'd gladly accept, to be able to feel the weight at all.
He'll sigh, pushing himself properly upright a second or two after her and dusting off his clothes.]
That's true. It's a good thing I've got you here for perspective, huh?
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[ she's not made for optimism, and she knows that this whole weekend has been absolutely terrible for him, but...
At least he still has the mindset to be able to.
She rises to her feet. ]
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He'll sigh, pushing himself properly upright a second or two after her and dusting off his clothes.]
That's true. It's a good thing I've got you here for perspective, huh?