[Home? He can't help but be skeptical of that statement. He's in the only place remotely close to a home he can still have. He can never go back to his real home. Not that he can blame Jean for the way he feels about that statement. His friend means well.
He spends a few more moments focusing on swallowing and easing up his throat, then his eyes open again. That's when he realizes they're burning with tears that he's been holding back, but he refuses to shed them, so instead he raises a hand to rub at his eyes with his palm. Hopefully, Jean won't notice.]
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He spends a few more moments focusing on swallowing and easing up his throat, then his eyes open again. That's when he realizes they're burning with tears that he's been holding back, but he refuses to shed them, so instead he raises a hand to rub at his eyes with his palm. Hopefully, Jean won't notice.]