[This feels awful and there will be a hole in him. Huaisang isn't dying, but he is losing him nonetheless and, stupidly, he never thought it would come to this; that somehow they could keep being happy.]
Will I never see you again? [Their apartments will feel a bit empty without Huaisang's laughter and mischief.] I want to protect you regardless...where I can. Where you allow.
[He pushes himself onto his feet, pale and sad.]
Be careful with who you choose here, A-Sang. Don't let them abuse you.
I'd like to still be friends. [Once the birds are safely away, Huaisang takes a handkerchief from his sleeve, using it to wipe his tears, though he keeps his back turned.] Maybe we should take some time first. So that it will hurt less.
I'd be grateful for whatever protection you can give. I trust you.
I'm glad that he can be what you need. I'm sorry that... in this place, with everything it involves, I can't.
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Will I never see you again? [Their apartments will feel a bit empty without Huaisang's laughter and mischief.] I want to protect you regardless...where I can. Where you allow.
[He pushes himself onto his feet, pale and sad.]
Be careful with who you choose here, A-Sang. Don't let them abuse you.
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I'd be grateful for whatever protection you can give. I trust you.
I'm glad that he can be what you need. I'm sorry that... in this place, with everything it involves, I can't.
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Knock on Xingchen's door or send a message. I'll come help you any time.
[It frightens him to imagine the other man alone in this world, but what can he do?]
You're honest. You could have lied to me and I might have believed you for awhile. But you didn't and that makes you a good man.
[He backs up and whispers a farewell to the little birds.]
Maybe we'll get another chance...somewhere else. You never know.