"The worst that could happen if we settled in South Reach is the worst that could happen anywhere we settled. You'd -- be alone, once I'm gone." (He has to stop there for a beat; his voice has begun to thicken.) "I don't think that'll happen, I think you've enough people besides me that you can call on, but -- anyway. Worst possible case."
He draws a breath.
"But the best that could happen if we lived in South Reach is that you'd have your family nearby for the rest of your days."
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Softer, then:
"The worst that could happen if we settled in South Reach is the worst that could happen anywhere we settled. You'd -- be alone, once I'm gone." (He has to stop there for a beat; his voice has begun to thicken.) "I don't think that'll happen, I think you've enough people besides me that you can call on, but -- anyway. Worst possible case."
He draws a breath.
"But the best that could happen if we lived in South Reach is that you'd have your family nearby for the rest of your days."