[Ken holds the bag in one hand and takes Dipper's now clean hand in the other. He doesn't squeeze it tightly, but he holds it tighter than he would usually. Right now, having anything to hold is a source of comfort. He's quiet as he leads him toward the kitchen where he also started boiling water earlier. A couple packs of hot cocoa sit on the kitchen table.]
... We got Tetsuo-san back. Kaneda-san got him back. Everything's okay now.
[But he pauses. Then he turns his head toward him.]
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... We got Tetsuo-san back. Kaneda-san got him back. Everything's okay now.
[But he pauses. Then he turns his head toward him.]
I'm, can I ask you a favor?