[ Royce brings his arms up around Alfie's shoulders, hiding his face again. Hopeless. That's a good word. That's descriptive, accurate. He's trying to keep above water for Alfie, but it's not working so well, and he thinks for right now he just needs to give in and drown a bit.
His breathing struggles, like he's trying not to cry. ]
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His breathing struggles, like he's trying not to cry. ]