[ he exhales, then, when yu expresses his belief in what charles fully, fully means — that he's not brushing it away... it means a lot. more than he thinks he really understands, in this moment.

his smile does not wane or waver; neither does the steadiness of his voice. ]

I believe that, too. So don't give up, yeah? Not even when it's hard. You're not going to be alone. Not forever.