I'm out in the field with Cygnus. He hasn't said much since we arrived. He's not usually a quiet guy, so I'm starting to worry. "You doing okay?" I ask.
"I'm... Fine. It has been a while since I've been around a family like this. As you know, our parents died. It just brings back memories. You know?"
Shit. I didn't even think of that. I wonder if Nova is feeling the same way. "Yeah, I can imagine that would be hard."
Then he says something that makes me pay attention. "I'm worried about Nova." My face drops. I was hoping bringing them here would be a good thing. I don't share my family with many people, but Nova and Cygnus are special. I had many hopes that this would push our relationship forward, into the territory of good and progress things. Seems like I f****d up again.
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