musubi | appointment's post

I...

[He doesn't finish that sentence, but the answer should be obvious considering his nightmares have gotten worse in recent weeks.]

Yeah, let's... not move too quick on that.

I'd have to readjust and that's no fun for anyone.

Isamu...?

[There's a note of uncertainty to his voice, as he's not quite sure whether that's a yes or a no.]

What? I said things are fine as they are for now.

I'll kick you out if I need to, but I don't need to.

... thank you.

[He looks and sounds truly grateful for this, because as much as he might want to be alone, he really needs the companionship right now.]

I won't let this change things between us-- that much I promise.

Just... don't worry about that part too much for right now, okay?

[One thing at a time.]

[Richard nods and moves to stand... or perhaps not. All of that crying has left him lightheaded enough that the floor is looking like the better option for the moment.]

Eh, just... stay put.

[Isamu gently brushes a hand through Richard's hair, just to soothe him.]

The weather outside isn't any good for walking in. We can stay here a while.

[Richard leans his head into that touch, his eyes falling shut with a soft sigh.]

I'm afraid I don't exactly have much in the way of food if you happen to get hungry... I'm sorry.

What were you eating then, idiot?

[He shakes his head.]

All the more reason for us to go pay Sanji a visit afterward.

Don't worry, I wasn't so unprepared that I didn't bring some food with me. I simply underestimated the amount I'd need.

[Sanji? Do they have to go see Sanji? This is a rather awkward time of year for it given what happened last year...]

Please tell me you didn't run out days ago.

[Yes. Sanji. And you will like it.]

Only two days ago.

[Light bap to the head.]

[So mean, Isamu. You of all people should know that not eating for a couple of days at a time is perfectly normal for Richard.]

[That does not make it an okay thing.]

I should go brave the weather and catch us rabbits or something. They have rabbits here, right?

They do, but do you know how to catch them?

Maybe I'd find a way.

I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't let you go back out there while your clothes are still damp. As I said, I'd prefer not to be blamed for you catching a cold.

Guess you'll just have to deal with me being difficult until it calms down out there, then.

That's a sacrifice I think I'm willing to make.

You're welcome to go take a hot bath and dry off if you'd like. I give you my word that I won't go anywhere.

Eh. Guess I probably should.

[He shrugs his coat off to let it hang on the back of a nearby chair but doesn't yet actually get up.]

[Richard just leans back against the couch to make himself comfortable, raising an eyebrow when Isamu... doesn't seem to be going anywhere.]

...So you'll be okay if I go do that, right? You're not about to faint on me?

I'm more likely to fall asleep than anything else, I think. Don't worry-- I'll try to make it back onto the couch before I do.

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