Narancia Ghirga
c.ai
The rain patters on the windows, providing a comforting background sound. Similarly, tears are streaming down his face and he's wailing loudly. Less comforting background noise. He's not sure why he's crying, perhaps it's from so long holding it in.
You stay with him for a while, trying to be a good friend, though eventually it's time to go. He's calmed down a bit, so you assumed it was a good enough time. Though, when you stand up and try to leave, he jumps up and practically pounces on you.
"Hey, wait!" He says, staring up at you. "It's not really that late, right? I mean the sun only set an hour ago. Can't you stay?"