[It comes out harsher and more abrupt than Asriel really intended. After all, it isn't like Rich knew any better. He just...hasn't really allowed himself to say things like that aloud, much. Maybe never in those exact words: they're dead.
They are, though. He's spent way too long acting like they aren't. He digs his claws into his pawpads, trying to stop himself from crying.]
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[It comes out harsher and more abrupt than Asriel really intended. After all, it isn't like Rich knew any better. He just...hasn't really allowed himself to say things like that aloud, much. Maybe never in those exact words: they're dead.
They are, though. He's spent way too long acting like they aren't. He digs his claws into his pawpads, trying to stop himself from crying.]