[ Nobody expects that sort of thing out of the gambling drunk with a penchant for card tricks and fast on the draw. It's old grief anyways. Nothing but a familiar ache now and then. A bottle of something strong when it's more.
He snorts: ] Only ever had but the one. Kind of man you take me for?
[ Joshua isn't sure what to do with the unexpected display of sympathy, and the hand on his shoulder. He doesn't try to shrug it off though. ]
Maria was---cause I wasn't a stronger man or a better husband. In the end it didn't mean much, failed both in ways that can't be undone. Joining her ain't a thing I got to look forward to. [ His jaw is set when he says it. He reaches up, surprising himself, and pats at the hand on his shoulder. ] Apparently I ain't goin' anywhere anyways, so don't fuss so much, yeah?
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He snorts: ] Only ever had but the one. Kind of man you take me for?
[ Joshua isn't sure what to do with the unexpected display of sympathy, and the hand on his shoulder. He doesn't try to shrug it off though. ]
Maria was---cause I wasn't a stronger man or a better husband. In the end it didn't mean much, failed both in ways that can't be undone. Joining her ain't a thing I got to look forward to. [ His jaw is set when he says it. He reaches up, surprising himself, and pats at the hand on his shoulder. ] Apparently I ain't goin' anywhere anyways, so don't fuss so much, yeah?