[ Will honestly appreciates the tug on his shirt. He squeezes Malcolm's shoulder before getting the tea started. ]

Dogs...in pain, dogs being hurt. Same thing I heard when I started hallucinating back home. As bad as it is, I'm glad...it's not just me.

[ His voice trembles slightly as he speaks. He's always had a hard time with things that remind him of his encephalitis. And that time in general. The tea will be good for both of them. ]