[ The fact it's still there prompts him to grab another cloth, this one clean. As squeamish as he is about blood and whatnot, he can tolerate it if it's not really for his own sake. ]

Mm.

[ He sits himself down on the bed beside him. ]

... I know it will not be easy. However, it's all coming to an end... soon. Though we shall have to face what comes then, I doubt it'd be the same as it is now.

[ 'Soon'. He means within six weeks after this. ]

It's true, being here makes feelings hard to hide, or bottle up. It is inevitable. But whether or not you cannot hide them anymore, I shall be always glad to assist you through them. Supporting each other is the best way to not lose ourselves to the madness of this "game".