[He knows Cherryblod has the best of intentions - and Bruce knows that he can't bottle it all in - but at the same time he just can't. He's spent so long controlling himself, keeping his emotions in check that its second nature at this point. He doesn't want to let everyone know just how broken he is inside, how if they looked in they'd just see nothing. There's nothing in him but hopelessness and despair.
He can only shake his head, emotions and words caught in his throat and refusing to come out. He just... he just needs a moment more, Cherryblod. He'll be alright. Somehow.]
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He can only shake his head, emotions and words caught in his throat and refusing to come out. He just... he just needs a moment more, Cherryblod. He'll be alright. Somehow.]