[ laurence nods, glancing up at the sky as if it could prove taair's words then and there. ]

I know he's safe. And I know he won't blame whoever killed him, either, but... it still hurts.

and it will hurt more to go to their room that still has so many traces of him in it, where even penny looks for yves. so he takes a moment to squeeze his eyes shut against a fresh round of tears, and nods. ]

If - If it's okay. I don't think I want to be alone.