[His eyes are what break first, slight as it is. They look pained, lost, empty, and he doesn't know what to do about it. It looks like he wants to cry, but he won't. His eyes stay dry.]

Aren't you already that way for plenty of people?

[The sturdy one who doesn't need to be protected, so everyone should vent to him. Guren just, for once, would like to be strong enough... to solve all the issues around him and have none himself.]

I can focus all I want on recovery, but it won't bring anyone back. It won't stop injuries, or pain, or disappointment.