[ Well. It might not be something to say to a stranger, but that effectively draws Dimitri's attention away from his own torment, if the tears don't quite dry off. He's always been a much harsher critic on himself than on others. ]
A father who would go to such lengths for the sake of his son could never be a failure of a parent in my eyes. [ Sure, he doesn't know the man's circumstances, and Dimitri doesn't have any children of his own, but this much he can say with conviction. ] It is a sentiment I can relate to. For those who I cherish, I know I would do whatever it takes to ensure they were happy and safe.
[ Give him a moment to (fruitlessly) wipe the tears off with the back of his hand and try to regain some measure of composure. ]
Perhaps it is not my place to say, and I may not know of your history, but... Were I in your son's shoes, I think it would make me happy to hear that.
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A father who would go to such lengths for the sake of his son could never be a failure of a parent in my eyes. [ Sure, he doesn't know the man's circumstances, and Dimitri doesn't have any children of his own, but this much he can say with conviction. ] It is a sentiment I can relate to. For those who I cherish, I know I would do whatever it takes to ensure they were happy and safe.
[ Give him a moment to (fruitlessly) wipe the tears off with the back of his hand and try to regain some measure of composure. ]
Perhaps it is not my place to say, and I may not know of your history, but... Were I in your son's shoes, I think it would make me happy to hear that.