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[It is kind of the whole basis of what he's been trying to say from the beginning, even if this time it wasn't really his sole reason for telling the story. Slowly chipping away and letting Dirk know things about himself mostly. It tied in well though!
He wasn't sure how to respond to those words of sympathy. He just took them for what they were, nodding along and appreciating the sentiment.]
It's-- [Well it was his fault she died, no one could convince him otherwise.]
I'm just glad I got the opportunity I did to be able to realize how I felt for Aidan and tell him about it.