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[Another sniff, or okay maybe two and the second one was a much bigger one, and she nods with a wobbly smile]

I know! I know you did. You are good at getting clocked in the face. [A laugh, one that feels surprisingly genuine in her relief that he's kinda maybe okay or will be, and she covers her mouth at a snorting giggle] I just-

I just want you to be safe, and comfortable, and happy. And you got blown up instead!