[ Maruki's actually stunned into silence by that.

His hand flattens out over the crown of Dolph's head, warm, too warm from this fever. Maybe he's imagining all of this. ]

But it's not about that. Happiness, or sadness, or...

[ His vision swims, eyes closing behind his glasses. ]

Haven't I told you? I won't ever forget you. That means I want to know everything, so I can remember everything. All of it. You're my best friend. There's no part of you I don't want you to bring me.