I don't like that you saw it. I don't like that anyone did. Talking about that isn't really going to help that.
[ it comes out a little sharper than he means it to be. that he's even willing to answer that much at all other than a flat "no" is a sign of his own progress, and of his genuine trust in north, but. still a sore topic. he sighs again, rubbing a hand over his face. ]
[ wash trails after him a little awkwardly, hanging back just to close the door. it's a little strange interacting with any of them that aren't carolina -- north, york. people he knew so well and yet so much has happened. and then the mess of the dreams, that one week . . . talking it out is probably the right thing to do. doesn't really change that he doesn't entirely want to.
he sighs, kneading a hand over his temples for a moment before he moves to sit down next to him on the couch. ]
no subject
[ He tilts his head with concern. ]
Wash, we can just sit and talk for a while. Doesn't have to be about that.
no subject
[ it comes out a little sharper than he means it to be. that he's even willing to answer that much at all other than a flat "no" is a sign of his own progress, and of his genuine trust in north, but. still a sore topic. he sighs again, rubbing a hand over his face. ]
What d'you want to talk about, then?
no subject
[ He goes over to the couch to lead the way. ]
I thought we might talk about what happened when we were all out of our minds and thought we belonged here, too.
no subject
he sighs, kneading a hand over his temples for a moment before he moves to sit down next to him on the couch. ]
It was a pretty shitty week.
-- You got out of it okay?