[He was expecting that sort of answer from the young man, as it's become clear that he's dealt with loss as well. Some remnants of his own sympathy start to emerge from within, his throat visibly swallowing as he really looks at Charles. He looks young, but that means nothing, teens can go through so much. He should know. Losing friends, family... it's more common than it should be.
...What Scott didn't fully expect was to hear him admit a feeling that he's been carrying this past year. That a part of him is just gone and a shaky breath leaves him, Scott numbly nodding. Yeah, it's just like that. This loss that weighs so heavily, more than anything else from before. It's difficult to describe, but what he said pretty much nails it on the head.]
...Like a part of you can't ever be complete again. No matter how much time passes.
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...What Scott didn't fully expect was to hear him admit a feeling that he's been carrying this past year. That a part of him is just gone and a shaky breath leaves him, Scott numbly nodding. Yeah, it's just like that. This loss that weighs so heavily, more than anything else from before. It's difficult to describe, but what he said pretty much nails it on the head.]
...Like a part of you can't ever be complete again. No matter how much time passes.
[He continues quietly.]