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[Billy glances in the direction that Balladeer looks, then reaches his hand out across the desk.]

You're stronger than you give yourself credit for. You can do this.

Nothing's gonna harm you,
not while we're around.
Nothing's gonna harm you - listen,
not while we're around.

You'll face some trouble up ahead, but you know

[He smiles wryly.]

Call for your double,
I'll be there, just to show

No one's gonna hurt you,
no one's gonna dare.
We're all here behind you, not to worry,
we're with you, I swear.

We know you're hurting just as much, for a touch, on your own...
Balladeer, we're here.
You are not alone.