Danny hadn't realized until this moment just how much he'd needed to hear that. He'd spent so much time thinking about all the worst parts of himself, wondering where the flaws and weaknesses were that would let that happen. Maybe along the way he'd forgotten a little of why he was trying so hard. He blinks to hold back tears, and when that doesn't work he rubs at his eyes with the back of his wrist.
But he loses any attempt at holding back his emotions when Varian continues. He'd known they were close friends... but family? Brothers? That just...
Danny had never complained, but he'd been terribly lonely at home all this time. His parents were gone so much, and he couldn't talk to them about any of what had been happening even when they were here. And he didn't have anyone else. The idea of being family, brothers... It was something he'd never known he wanted.]
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Danny hadn't realized until this moment just how much he'd needed to hear that. He'd spent so much time thinking about all the worst parts of himself, wondering where the flaws and weaknesses were that would let that happen. Maybe along the way he'd forgotten a little of why he was trying so hard. He blinks to hold back tears, and when that doesn't work he rubs at his eyes with the back of his wrist.
But he loses any attempt at holding back his emotions when Varian continues. He'd known they were close friends... but family? Brothers? That just...
Danny had never complained, but he'd been terribly lonely at home all this time. His parents were gone so much, and he couldn't talk to them about any of what had been happening even when they were here. And he didn't have anyone else. The idea of being family, brothers... It was something he'd never known he wanted.]
...You really mean that?