[ It's hard for that stumble back to not hit him right in the chest, a vice like squeeze. Not out of anger or betrayal, just out of sheer sadness. Their lot in life was not a fair one, he understands that now, and what it has done to his proud big brother is a wound he still nurses deep in his heart.
He reaches behind himself and links his hands, holding them below his waist. ] I did not think their portal would pull us both through. [ I have missed you is what he thinks but does not say. Instead, ] I assume these lizards have not given you much trouble.
[ He still isn't quite sure exactly what his brother needs. But talking normally is the only way he can think of to show that he's— okay. Okay with everything. ]
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He reaches behind himself and links his hands, holding them below his waist. ] I did not think their portal would pull us both through. [ I have missed you is what he thinks but does not say. Instead, ] I assume these lizards have not given you much trouble.
[ He still isn't quite sure exactly what his brother needs. But talking normally is the only way he can think of to show that he's— okay. Okay with everything. ]