[ The nurse leads the way, Julius trudging after her, and Giovanni after him. It's a morbid caravan, if anything. ]
I can handle this.
[ His words mean the weight, of course - but it's also in part something to reassure himself with. He can handle his act, an act that was done with the best intention in mind, an act that helped instead of harmed. It's a good thing that Giovanni doesn't mention what he smells - for Julius has worked for years on his facade, and to be called out would not help things at all.
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I can handle this.
[ His words mean the weight, of course - but it's also in part something to reassure himself with. He can handle his act, an act that was done with the best intention in mind, an act that helped instead of harmed. It's a good thing that Giovanni doesn't mention what he smells - for Julius has worked for years on his facade, and to be called out would not help things at all.
And so it ends, and they walk. ]