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Patient. Very patient. /Unbelievably/ patient. I don't know how he does it, but he does it amazingly well. Greg is... the closest thing to home I've ever felt.
Personal road-bumps aside, you won't find anyone nearly as kind who really means it. A bit eccentric at times, but so am I. It's fun company.
Marshall, you are so deeply loved. I don't know if you realize just how much. Thank you, for sharing lunches with me. Hiking together.
Painting together. Midnight hot chocolates. Just... for reaching out when you did. I wasn't able to. Now, I wouldn't trade where I am for anything. I know, sometimes, I'm difficult. But I appreciate your patience. You're a wonderful son, and I love you and your siblings dearly.
Erika, you never fear to speak your mind, where others never have the courage. God knows who I'd be if I hadn't met you when and where I did. I know you already know, because I repeat it like a parrot, but I'm always here if you need me.
You've become a second dad to me, Aear. I needed that. I appreciate you being an honest friend to me when I needed it the most and looking out in my best interest. But I am a big girl, now. You've got to look out for you, too. Got that?
Reisoku, I'm never going to forget the talkative little neighbor kid, who'd hang around and help me with yard work, just to have someone to bounce ideas with. I remember driving you all sorts of odd places, only for you to get back in my car, in complete disarray and vibrating with even more energy than when you'd started. I still don't know how your parents agreed with those trips; I'm convinced you never said anything. But..., truthfully, I never minded. I still don't. I've always liked you -- snooping, trespassing, jazzy kid that you are. And I'm proud of you. Thank you, for sticking by me and never giving up. I think you're a pretty good Bron.
To be honest, Aear, I don't know what I'd have done without you. I mean, you're one of my best friends. I know I pester you a lot, but I'm still allowed to hang around, and I genuinely, truly appreciate that. I love ya, man, really; you've been a huge inspiration in my life. Thank you for having my back. Best Brad ever!
Truly, thank you, for your understanding. I'll admit, I was... wary when I was hired onto our staff. But, I've come to know you all as very welcoming. It's been a nice surprise.
You're a very smart man, and a hell of a lot better at organizing your lectures than I am, for certain. Though, you could stand to loosen up around myself and the other teachers! We don't bite... often, haha.
You know, I... I can't express in words how or what I feel about you. There's... There's too much. And I... I don't give a damn.
Child, I did what I did out of love. I knew there would be no forgiveness. But you live. That is all I wanted.
To be blunt, there was always a reason you were, and continue to be, my least favorite aunt. Now, I understand my suspicion wasn't misplaced. God, what a wretched woman you were. And your cruelty should have been repaid! But, really, I suppose it doesn't surprise me you took the easy way out.
Ha! You act so toughly, as though you've always had this profound ability to defend yourself. Tch, you're no man. A pitiful, weak little half-breed is what you are.
Dad, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I feel like I've done nothing but disappoint. I know, it's not entirely the truth, but looking back I am ashamed upon some of my actions. Every day, you cross my mind. You and Mom. Your absence still stings. I suppose it always will.
I was always proud of you. And what you went through? That torture? It should have never happened. it was never deserved, and Son, I'm sorry, some of that was my fault.
But you survived, thank God. I'm still proud of you.