He returned the handshake with a laugh, although he was thoughtful as well. "I'm Hope. And... well, I guess I can't really relate. I... hadn't been without my parents for very long. I'm worried about my dad, but mom's..."
He paused, biting his lip. He never really did grieve properly about that and he didn't quite want to start now. Perhaps later, when he could be by himself.
"My mom died recently. So... my dad's all I got left. And the friends I made when she died, it..." Man, it was a lot to say and there was no real way to explain it. "A lot was happening. And now it's like everything just... stopped? So I'm worried about them. But if you're really sure about taking me in, I'd... I'd really appreciate it. You won't regret it, I promise."
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He paused, biting his lip. He never really did grieve properly about that and he didn't quite want to start now. Perhaps later, when he could be by himself.
"My mom died recently. So... my dad's all I got left. And the friends I made when she died, it..." Man, it was a lot to say and there was no real way to explain it. "A lot was happening. And now it's like everything just... stopped? So I'm worried about them. But if you're really sure about taking me in, I'd... I'd really appreciate it. You won't regret it, I promise."