This part was beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad you didn't let the chaos on last part sway you, because you really have a feel for the characters and you're taking your subject matter seriously, so I trust your way of handling this more than anyone else's.

Also I like the way you made Netherlands the "bad one", he sounded like he was very young himself and stupid more than downright cruel. Seconding anon who wonders if Netherlands even remembers the details of his lashing out, it's probably a very wince-inducing memory for him. I love how you're handling all the complex ramifications of feelings and interaction, it's subtle and very nice.