You stood at your brother’s funeral, surrounded by mourners, the priest’s voice drifting in the background. While everyone else remained still, you couldn’t stop crying. Your heart ached with each passing moment, the grief overwhelming.

In front of you stood your brother’s friend, his presence a reminder of what you had lost. Ashamed of your outpouring of emotion, unable to control the sobs that wracked your body, you lowered your gaze. With no strength left, you rested your head against San’s back, seeking comfort in the silence that surrounded you both.