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[Charles hugs him tightly and rubs his back, carefully projecting calm in an attempt to soothe the hurt. He's not taking the emotions away, not without permission, but it's just an extra way for him to reassure and comfort, and that's all he wants to do right now, even though it's taking a little bit of effort not to get choked up.]

I'm alright. I promise I'm alright. [And even if he's not right now, he will be. He has people who love him even when he's at his worst, and he loves them too. And he knows how lucky he is to have that.]

I'm sorry I couldn't come sooner. I was so worried when I heard what happened.