GDC 91

Chapter 91. The Uninvited Guest

“Wh-what’s wrong?”

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

“…What?”

“At the lakeside. You said you had to leave first—that was because your symptoms started, wasn’t it?”

Loic pressed his lips shut.

“You should have asked me for help instead of just going back like that.”

“That’s because…”

“What, you didn’t even want to say one little word of request to me?”

“It’s not that. I just… didn’t want to burden you.”

“Burden? If I were in pain and asked you to help me, would you think it was a burden?”

“Of course not. If anything, I’d be upset if you kept it from me…”

Loic trailed off as if realizing something, lips pressed tight.

“I was really upset too.”

“…”

“So at least while I’m here, let me help you.”

“…All right.”

“I can hold your hand anytime.”

If that wasn’t enough, hugging too…

No, wait,…