That's true. A little unfair in the balance of the world, but not everything is fair. At least, that's a thing an adult would tell a child. I'm not sure I agree with doing that, but I guess it's hard to argue the truth.

[Her head tips thoughtfully as she eyes him with a gentle curve of the mouth.]

Try not to be too self-sacrificing. I wouldn't say I know you super well, but it always sounds like you want to do everything for everyone else. I hope you're as kind to yourself as you are to everyone else.

[But the very same could be said to her.]