You don't, have to be. There's a lot going on, and you're allowed to be scared and sad.
[Richard doesn't pay any attention to the mask. It can stay on for as long as Peter wants. If it's a crutch, right now he might need it. This isn't a blanket of belief that ought to be pulled off. It's a proper coping mechanism for a scared young boy who was a teenager only a bit ago. Although, it seems he might not remember that part.]
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[Richard doesn't pay any attention to the mask. It can stay on for as long as Peter wants. If it's a crutch, right now he might need it. This isn't a blanket of belief that ought to be pulled off. It's a proper coping mechanism for a scared young boy who was a teenager only a bit ago. Although, it seems he might not remember that part.]