[Proper time or not, it was something he needed to say -- a conclusion he needed to come to and finally accept. Eventually the sobs quiet down into silence, save for the occasional sniffle as tears continued to fall down his face. He's so tired, he can't even muster the strength to apologize for the outburst. All he can manage is to nod, not trusting his voice enough to speak anyway. Thanking her for being here for him will have to wait until the morning.]
[It's not until long after his tears have dried that he finally seems to have fallen asleep.]
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[It's not until long after his tears have dried that he finally seems to have fallen asleep.]