[ it isn't as though Abel can blame Dokja for any of this; he doesn't, and he won't... even if it is a little depressing to witness firsthand, and to see that his friend is holding reservations in opening up. still... sometimes people need time, and the priest wishes they had more of it to spend together in calmer, quieter moments like this one.

maybe things would be different that way. ]

Can you tell me... what you do when you're lonely? Do you reach out to anyone, or do you find something to distract yourself instead?

[ they've got a little ways to go before they reach the make-shift 'campsite,' so...

guess it's Friendship Therapy Time til then? wow, lucky Dokja!!! ]