[It doesn't take all that long. He's emotionally exhausted to start with, and he hasn't been sleeping like he should, so he's begun at half-strength at best. He wears himself out quickly. The trouble is, by the time he lets his hands fall to his sides and puts his regular gloves on, there are tears starting at the corners of his eyes and he can't even say why.]
[He backs up and shakes his head viciously, trying to make them go away.]
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[He backs up and shakes his head viciously, trying to make them go away.]