[ He sighs hard to the hand on his shoulder, bowing his head. Don't let it eat you up, he had told his brother in the temple. Don't let it chase into your dreams. He reaches up to squeeze Joshua's hand in return before looking up, nodding.

Then he laughs a little, shaking his head. ]

You're right.

[ He turns to Joshua, his expression softening. ]

But from now on? No more wallowing, for either of us. Not for the things we can't control. No more apologies. We face what we're dealt together and we deal with it. We can grieve, but we won't let it destroy us any longer.

[ He raises his fist and gently knocks it against Joshua's chest. ]

Deal?