[Ah, more unwanted memories at the worst times. Thomas stares at the floor while continuing to hug the Swede. He can still see Beatrice's corpse in his mind, and he tries to focus on the Swede's words, wondering if the Swede's mother was someone he missed dearly or... more like Beatrice... or someone he had more complicated feelings for than either extreme.]
[For someone who cares so deeply about others, it may seem odd to Swede that Thomas doesn't attempt to console him about the loss of his mother, or even ask about her. Thomas himself is just so lost in thought that he isn't sure how to respond until the Swede has already continued.]
That sounds like a good idea, [Thomas encouraged in warm tones, pleased that Swede was back to smiling. His sweater was never going to feel clean again, but this was worth it.]
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[Ah, more unwanted memories at the worst times. Thomas stares at the floor while continuing to hug the Swede. He can still see Beatrice's corpse in his mind, and he tries to focus on the Swede's words, wondering if the Swede's mother was someone he missed dearly or... more like Beatrice... or someone he had more complicated feelings for than either extreme.]
[For someone who cares so deeply about others, it may seem odd to Swede that Thomas doesn't attempt to console him about the loss of his mother, or even ask about her. Thomas himself is just so lost in thought that he isn't sure how to respond until the Swede has already continued.]
That sounds like a good idea, [Thomas encouraged in warm tones, pleased that Swede was back to smiling. His sweater was never going to feel clean again, but this was worth it.]