[He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath, exhaling as he opens them. They settle on the flowers in the now-blooming garden, and for a moment he looks lost in thought, as if the presence of the boy had been completely forgotten. After a while, though,]
I will try.
[It's weak and lacking in conviction, but it's a start.]
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I will try.
[It's weak and lacking in conviction, but it's a start.]