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[ He definitely feels he isn't getting the full story here, especially with how bad Syaoran looked. A small quiet look he gives before he sighs. Well, he'll try and gently nudge... ]

Hey, look. If something did happen you can tell me, okay? No judgments from me and it's not pity either. If this were the other way round you'd want me to share, right?

[ Hopefully that'd be a good enough argument to have Syaoran open up. Still, he nods. ]

Good. In this town we'll need every advantage we can get.

[He's silent for a moment as he digests Glitch's offer, eyes glancing once more to the faded bruises around the other boy's neck. In a way, it was the other way around-- he can't help but be concerned over what might have happened to him this month, aside from the obvious. However...]

... yeah, I guess so. But... I wouldn't pry if it was too much for you to talk about, either.

[Because that was most certainly the case with him, anyway. He wasn't about to be asking people about their traumas when he had his own that he was refusing to share. He lets out a small breath before he continues, his voice soft.]

I just-- made a stupid mistake, that's all. [Well, more like multiple stupid mistakes, but--] I don't really want to go into it any further.

[ Well, that could mean a multitude of things and nothing to narrow it down. Dipper had once said he did something stupid with his eye like he made some mistake, but it had been the town and it's weirdass effects. So he wonders if it has to do with that.

There's a long pause as he just lets out a small sigh. ]

All right, I won't dig in if you don't want me. But, just to let you know, kid-

[ And he turns to look to him. ]

If the town made you lose your mind that's not on you. Whatever it is.

[It's a sentiment he's heard from numerous people by now, trying to absolve the awful things he had done throughout the month. As well-intentioned as they were, though, it didn't make him feel any better-- in fact, it just made him feel worse. It'd be one thing if it was solely the town's influence that made him lose his mind, but...]

... yes it is.

[His voice is quiet as his lips tighten into a thin line, shoulders tense and rigid.]

It's entirely on me. I was just too stubborn to realize it.

[If he hadn't made that stupid incense, if he had just stopped and listened to people for once-- none of this would have happened.]

[ There's a pause as he looks at Syaoran with a look. There's not much he can say if Syaoran wanted to believe it was his fault. So, with a small sigh he looks forward and leans back in his seat. ]

Okay then, if this were reversed. If I had been in your place and ended up doing the same things and looking like what you do right now;

would you think it's entirely my fault too? [ Because whatever answer he gets it'll be telling enough. ]

[He's quiet as he takes Glitch's words into consideration, his fingers tugging at the end of his kigurumi sleeve as he tries to look at it from a different point of view. If he was aware that the other boy was doing something risky... what would he wind up doing?]

... I guess it depends on if I tried to stop you from doing it in the first place.

[Which he definitely would have if he knew what was going on. Not that he thinks Glitch would listen to him in that sort of scenario, though...]

I wouldn't blame you for getting hurt, but-- I would be mad at you for not listening to my warnings.

[It's a vague enough answer, but it's enough to give Glitch something of an idea of what might have wound up triggering this whole thing to begin with.]

[ He's not sure there's much he could argue against that logic. From the sounds of it Syaoran had done something and had it ended poorly. So, what's he too say? So, he goes silent for a bit and the only thing he does do is bring a hand up and rest it on Syaoran's head. It's the only comforting gesture he can do as he ruffles the kid's hair. ]

Yeah....yeah, I guess I can see why you're upset with yourself.

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sorry for the late response