[He's tempted to say he doesn't need the words or a slow pace at this point, but the fact is that he's grateful for them, after that stark reminder that he's falling apart, no matter how much work he puts into making his facade pleasant and put together.
He doesn't attempt to step away from her physical support, either, as cautious as he has to be about anything touching those cracks.
Once they reach their destination, he does his best to ignore the source of the light in the lanterns, simply remarking quietly:]
Looks nice.
[It's in one piece, at least, which makes it an improvement over his own house at the moment.]
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He doesn't attempt to step away from her physical support, either, as cautious as he has to be about anything touching those cracks.
Once they reach their destination, he does his best to ignore the source of the light in the lanterns, simply remarking quietly:]
Looks nice.
[It's in one piece, at least, which makes it an improvement over his own house at the moment.]