[The understanding concern that crosses his expression when she says that about Chloe is probably telling, not just in sympathy but relating. In answer he just- nods. Fuck.]
Max... I'm sorry. I can't imagine having to see it.
Shiro was-- it's happened twice now, where everyone was all but sure he was dead. [He makes a sound that's half wry half mournful, not nearly a laugh.] I've been to his funeral. So I get it. Doesn't matter what the cost is, if I can make sure the real thing never happens to him.