...Hey guys?
[There is a slight heaviness to his words, despite that he attempts to keep himself upbeat.]
I'll be in my room in the inn if anyone needs me. There's food downstairs, if anyone is hungry. I'm just not feeling well, so I'll be upstairs.
Private
[The voice changes a little, the boy sighing heavily, cuddling something puppy-like that snorts close. It snuffles at the communicator but is gently shushed.]
No, Funf. Not right now, puppy
[There is a pause as he tries to get his emotions together, for himself. It all spills out too quickly, though]
I'm an idiot. I mean, it's not like...it's ever any different or anything. I should have just pretended I didn't know them. It would have been so much easier that way
Stupid Aaron. I had a chance at a whole new life and everything and I just blew it. Dragged them into it because I'm too damn selfish to let it go.
...This isn't World's End. It's different.
[A ragged sigh and a sniffle. He whispers the next words: ]
I think it's worse...