❛ I knew I’d failed. ❜
“I know;” he muttered in response, broken words and parted lips followed by a heavy and tired sigh. Averting his gaze away from Falco, the warrior’s shoulders slumped down in acceptance of not to being the best at cheering others up. Silence lingered between the two for a little longer than a heartbeat, and despite all, he knew nothing but to be honest.
“& it fucking sucks.”
He paused, nodding his head and drawing a deep breath in—resigned gaze still far from the young boy. It wasn’t like he was expected to get it right on the first try, right? Well, not Falco. Shoulders stiffening at the thought, it took yet another moment until his features were washed over by a wave of faith, confident eyes finally darting back to the boy. “But if not me, who better than you?”
