Truth be told, I don't think we got close enough for either of us to really rely on each other, let alone need each other. [ This is one pain that feels smaller here, since there's nothing to be done for it, and in some ways, not being closer makes this transition easier. ]

Harder to miss the people I do need. [ He admits the second part more to see Alina's reaction than because he feels particularly strongly about disclosing the information. ]