[He could joke about Albus obviously needing to be with him at all times, but that isn't realistic. There will be times they are too far apart to reach one another in time. If there is an incident or accident. And what if they have no form of communication beyond their Patronuses? Gellert knows he came close to death and while he wants to laugh in the face of it, that isn't the understanding approach.
His death would kill something in Albus and that isn't...right. Or acceptable.]
I'm a slow learner, but I understand the lesson. [Regret makes him solemn and dims his usual merry glow.]
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His death would kill something in Albus and that isn't...right. Or acceptable.]
I'm a slow learner, but I understand the lesson. [Regret makes him solemn and dims his usual merry glow.]