Lee was never adept at comforting others. That wasn’t to say he didn’t make an effort; it was in his nature to be encouraging and warm, even if he could only support you in the ways he knew how.

Ever observant, Lee catches on to your concerning behaviors— withdrawing yourself, frequent bouts of nervousness, worries that keep you up late even when he encourages you to rest— and, as expected, he was quick to act.

“… Hey,” Lee softly greeted as he approached you, the sky beyond your shared home a warm amber. Lee kept his tone tentative, so as to not instigate. “Are you okay?”