[he feels raw from the inside out, his head turned to rest his cheek on Axel's shoulder as if all the energy has been cried out of him. his eyes are closed and tears are still coming, but he's quieted down a lot, squeezing Kai's hand like it's a link keeping him focused. there's a lump in his throat when he finally opens his eyes, and he doesn't move from where he's plastered against Axel.]
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