[That was John two or three disappearances ago. That was John the first time Dave disappeared. That was John when Nepeta disappeared, when Vriska disappeared, when Claire disappeared. That was the John that John stopped being when Dave disappeared the second time. The disappearance of Karkat and Gamzee are only making "normal, optimistic John Egbert" even less likely to appear any time soon.]
[Because everyone he knows and loves will disappear eventually. Seems like Johto loves giving him a reminder of that every few weeks.]
[Closing the door after him, he is more than willing to let her hold his hand. If that's what she needs, he is more than happy to provide. He stares at their hands for a moment, trying to figure out what to say next. Since he can't exactly say "hi" again. Not only would that not make any sense, but it was stupid to say the first time around.]
So, I thought you might...need someone to talk to. [Still not looking at her, he continues to glance down at their hands.]
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[Because everyone he knows and loves will disappear eventually. Seems like Johto loves giving him a reminder of that every few weeks.]
[Closing the door after him, he is more than willing to let her hold his hand. If that's what she needs, he is more than happy to provide. He stares at their hands for a moment, trying to figure out what to say next. Since he can't exactly say "hi" again. Not only would that not make any sense, but it was stupid to say the first time around.]
So, I thought you might...need someone to talk to. [Still not looking at her, he continues to glance down at their hands.]