[He gave the kid's hand another squeeze. Steve wasn't upset by talking about the past. It gave him a twinge now and then, but it wasn't horribly painful.]
I am too. Apparently one of my iterations went back in time and married her. I can't say I really approve of that though. I can understand it, but I don't think he should have taken advantage like that.
[Steve's smile was rueful. He couldn't imagine abandoning his world like that, leaving everyone to just muddle through when having him there might have made a difference? And to deprive Peggy of a real and fulfilling life with someone she loved? No. That had been the most selfish thing that Steve could possibly do. He squeezed Yoon's hand again.]
Lonely. I always want more time with people than I can get, so I'm always a little lonely. But I have a lot of friends now, and that helps. What about you? Are you adjusting ok?
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[He gave the kid's hand another squeeze. Steve wasn't upset by talking about the past. It gave him a twinge now and then, but it wasn't horribly painful.]
I am too. Apparently one of my iterations went back in time and married her. I can't say I really approve of that though. I can understand it, but I don't think he should have taken advantage like that.
[Steve's smile was rueful. He couldn't imagine abandoning his world like that, leaving everyone to just muddle through when having him there might have made a difference? And to deprive Peggy of a real and fulfilling life with someone she loved? No. That had been the most selfish thing that Steve could possibly do. He squeezed Yoon's hand again.]
Lonely. I always want more time with people than I can get, so I'm always a little lonely. But I have a lot of friends now, and that helps. What about you? Are you adjusting ok?