[He leads the way, and definitely glances back a lot. Mainly because the dude almost face-planted literally a few minutes ago, and he isn't about to let him fall over again. He's got his senses locked down, ready for the slightest trill of danger along his arms. Maybe it's a bad idea to wander without his mask, but it feels wrong — like he's hiding under it. His thoughts swirl all the while — Quill on the verge of tears, Tony hopeless on his knees, Athena pulling him into a crushing hug.
"Sometimes shit just goes bad, and not you or an adult or anyone could have stopped it. It's not always about doing better. Sometimes it's just about... about surviving, you know?"
He shivers as they walk. They're nearly at the tree when he speaks up again.]
... Big —
Mr. Quill. Can I ask you just one question? Then we can just... drop it.
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[He leads the way, and definitely glances back a lot. Mainly because the dude almost face-planted literally a few minutes ago, and he isn't about to let him fall over again. He's got his senses locked down, ready for the slightest trill of danger along his arms. Maybe it's a bad idea to wander without his mask, but it feels wrong — like he's hiding under it. His thoughts swirl all the while — Quill on the verge of tears, Tony hopeless on his knees, Athena pulling him into a crushing hug.
"Sometimes shit just goes bad, and not you or an adult or anyone could have stopped it. It's not always about doing better. Sometimes it's just about... about surviving, you know?"
He shivers as they walk. They're nearly at the tree when he speaks up again.]
... Big —
Mr. Quill. Can I ask you just one question? Then we can just... drop it.