NINJAMEME MASTERPOST 8|

[whatfriendsdo]

I have nothing to say here DEAL W/I.

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[cowled]

All right.

[That's... probably the most reasonable reaction he's ever had to this sort of conversation, honestly. Someone who understands that not everything can be shared.

If she didn't have her place in his heart before this, she'd have earned it with that single sentence. His fingers flex against the side of the cot and he pulls away, the entire motion something of a flinch.]

[whatfriendsdo]

[When he pulls back, for a second she's terrified she's said the wrong thing. Wouldn't be the first time. Definitely won't be the last. She holds her breath until she can speak without nerves, as gruff and impersonal as possible.]

You okay?

[cowled]

[He smiles. Just a little.]

I'll be better once you're out of this hospital room. I can get them to release you, if you'd prefer. We-- I have all the necessary equipment to continue any treatments you need in the Manor.

[whatfriendsdo]

Really? [That startles the cool distance right out of her. She's not sure what she thought would change, with the truth in the open. Her track record with significant others sticking around through the first big speedbump hasn't exactly been stellar. With the promise of reasonable honesty, maybe there's no reason for him to leave, but she still half-expected it.]