*sobs* This was amazing...
You're such a talented writer! I may add yozu to read more of your stuff. :)

We’re all alive and well. He lies to himself as he knows the casualties from the war will be too many to count, but he’s willing to pretend right now for the sake of his sanity.
Perfect - I really think this was true emotion. It wasn't even pathetic. It was just right.

They’re together, and that’s all that matters.
What's left is the family you've chosen. ;) *sigh*

Great drabble!