[He tries holding it in at first, but choked sniffle escapes and soon tears follow. He's been doing as well as he could without his parents there, but with their death, the stress of trying to help lead the trial, and then his following death, it was a lot for a kid to take on at once. He can't keep the brave face up anymore.
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[He tries holding it in at first, but choked sniffle escapes and soon tears follow. He's been doing as well as he could without his parents there, but with their death, the stress of trying to help lead the trial, and then his following death, it was a lot for a kid to take on at once. He can't keep the brave face up anymore.
So he'll just hug her instead.]