[The sound of Oswald's resolve breaking is so intense it's almost auditory but Alfred does not pull away, instead he brings the heaving, sobbing man further against his chest.]

No, of course you're not. [He says softly to himself and begins to gently rock Oswald in his arms.]

You've been through so much and it just keeps going, all this pain. This loneliness.
This feeling of being empty.

[His arms tighten around Oswald a little, giving him a small, encouraging squeeze.]

You go ahead and let it out, I can take it and I won't leave you.