[Oz certainly isn't going to press if Cole decides to leave his answer there, and almost opens his mouth to interject something else and shift the topic a little, but then he continues on his own. Listening intently, Oz still isn't entirely sure about the details, but...]
I see. [And this time, he does.] I'm glad for you! Even if it's hard or confusing or scary, I hope that you can hold onto that.
[Because being "just you" can still be very difficult. It's not like the hardest part ends once the truth comes out, and it's not even easier to understand in some cases. Sometimes, learning the truth can just make things more complicated and confusing. It'll be a long road, for sure.]
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I see. [And this time, he does.] I'm glad for you! Even if it's hard or confusing or scary, I hope that you can hold onto that.
[Because being "just you" can still be very difficult. It's not like the hardest part ends once the truth comes out, and it's not even easier to understand in some cases. Sometimes, learning the truth can just make things more complicated and confusing. It'll be a long road, for sure.]