[ There will be a day when Dion understands that Clive will never consider his concerns (or himself at all) a burden, but it seems today is not that day, and Clive at least manages to hold back the fond sigh when he reads Dion's message, his brow furrowing in thought before he responds. He isn't a fan of what happened (which, he admits to himself, is putting it very mildly), but... it gave him a wife and son. That much, at least, has been his fantasy since he was a child.
Still, he understands Dion's point. And he won't disagree. ]
I am... well, all things considered. And if it was someone else's fantasy... it will be their final one. I cannot promise you much, but I will promise you that, Dion.
And to your first point, your concerns have never been a burden to me. If they are to you, then share them. A burden shared is made light, after all.
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Still, he understands Dion's point. And he won't disagree. ]