[ A small huff of brief laughter is the first response, then he follows up with a proper answer, some amusement through the pain. She's quite right, and with time it'll be more than easy to fall back on the usual; his natural optimism will shine again. ]
Thank you for holding up this hope for me, while I were unable to do so.
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Thank you for holding up this hope for me, while I were unable to do so.