( he is just a kid. seventeen and carrying too much loss in his heart and too much weight on his shoulders. being here is not the worst of it by any stretch of the imagination. maybe a fresh start is actually for the better. clara's voice is gentle and kind and charlie turns toward it like a flower to the sun, soaking up that warmth and kindness.
he knows he doesn't deserve it, though. )
I've seen worse places. ( he responds, after a brief moment, smile wobbling for a moment before he steadies it again. )
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he knows he doesn't deserve it, though. )
I've seen worse places. ( he responds, after a brief moment, smile wobbling for a moment before he steadies it again. )