[ all of these are good ideas. from other people, too, he’s heard plenty of things that make it feel like it’s completely possible. then he remembers who gilbert is, and it becomes hard again.

complaining, though, is not for abbacchio to hear. ]

I can’t promise I will. I don’t know if I’ll even remember we’ve had this conversation, when I return… but I want to. Right now, I want to. You’ve become something of an inspiration for me.