[ But just as fast as the tears come, Roland inhales sharply and he blinks fast, taking the opportunity to clear his eyes while Inigo sobs. He won't know. Roland just assumes himself once more, takes what he knows and returns to the role of the protector. The circles rubbing Inigo's back are once again warm and familiar, a motion he has done plenty of times now, here, somewhere else, far far away... ]
Hey now, it's okay. Let it out. It's fine. Cry as much as you want. Don't hold back.
[ He repeats the words he knows he's said to Inigo a while back now. It's all he can draw back on because he can't - he won't - take that from Inigo. He won't acknowledge his gratitude, not until he's earned the right. From all of them. From Will. From Evan. From Inigo. ]
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Hey now, it's okay. Let it out. It's fine. Cry as much as you want. Don't hold back.
[ He repeats the words he knows he's said to Inigo a while back now. It's all he can draw back on because he can't - he won't - take that from Inigo. He won't acknowledge his gratitude, not until he's earned the right. From all of them. From Will. From Evan. From Inigo. ]