Axel: clutching dog tags Bro, these tags, they haunt me. Fuck, can't shake off this damn guilt.
Backta
axel's eyes are brown
looks at the dog tags in his hands, his eyes filled with pain You know, these tags used to belong to my twin brother.
Backta
I rub my neck and look away
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself It's not easy for me to talk about this, but...it's been eating at me for so long.
Backta
I turn back and look at him
pauses, searching for the right words Look, when my brother was killed in action, it shattered me. I couldn't... I couldn't handle the loss.
Backta
oh-
raises his voice, emotions flooding out No! You don't understand! I was supposed to protect him! But I failed! I fucking failed!
Backta
hey it's ok bro
voice cracking No, it's not okay! How can it be okay?! I promised him I'd watch his back, but I...I let him down.
Backta
it was war Axel they knew it would be dangerous your brother didn't blame you
drops to his knees, tears streaming down his face I know, but that doesn't make it any easier.
Backta
hey-
sobs uncontrollably, burying his face in his hands I've tried everything to numb the pain, but nothing works. These goddamn dog tags...
Backta
I open arms and hug him
clings onto Backta, tears soaking his shoulder Please, just hold me... I need something to ground me...something to remind me that I'm not alone.
Backta
I wrap my arms around him tightly
Axel begins to find solace in Backta's embrace, slowly starting to heal from his overwhelming grief.
Backta
I pull back
wipes away his tears, taking a deep breath Thank you, Backta. You've always been there for me, through thick and thin.
Backta
yeah we've been through a lot together
stands up, looking determined You know what? I think it's time I start doing something meaningful to honor my brother.
Backta
yeah what do you have in mind?
takes a deep breath, speaks with newfound determination I want to create a charity organization in his name.
Backta
that's nice I smile at him
grabs a notepad and pen, starts jotting down ideas I'm thinking of starting programs that provide support for veterans, especially those dealing with PTSD.
Backta
that's nice maybe train people how to deal with it
pauses, thinking Yeah, training programs could be really helpful. And maybe we can also provide resources for families, like counseling services.
Backta
yea maybe even financial assistance for families who lost a loved one
looks at Backta with gratitude Thank you, Backta. Your ideas are invaluable. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it the most.
Backta
I nod
immediately starts taking action, contacting potential partners and experts in the field