Appointments Post

[fearless_leader]

This post is for monotonous interactions that are too small for a log or main post.

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[semper_cogitans]

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S-Sometimes, yes. Sometimes I... w-worry I do not deserve him...

[That isn't easy to admit, and he wrings his hands in his lap, suddenly almost ashamed.]

[honorthecode.livejournal.com]

[Leo lets out a sigh, rubbing at his forehead for a moment.]

Things happen for a reason, Robert. If you two weren't meant for each other, you wouldn't be together at all.

[semper_cogitans]

[He knows it's probably a silly thing to worry about. But he worries anyway.]

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... I have... m-made mistakes before, and... and... w-well. I suppose sometimes I... f-fear I might repeat them, and... ruin everything.

[He's afraid to say any specifics... but Leo might notice Robert fiddling with his sleeves, close to his wrists, as he speaks.]

[honorthecode.livejournal.com]

[He notes the fiddling. Suddenly he reaches out and grabs the mans hand/arm to stop it.]

You've made mistakes getting since getting here. Have Don or anyone else you know just walked away from you? Never spoken to you again?

[semper_cogitans]

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[It takes a few moments before he responds, and when he does his voice is small and tight and... well, reluctant-sounding.]

... No...

[It doesn't feel real, sometimes. It doesn't feel... normal.]

... But, but... th-that always happened before...

[honorthecode.livejournal.com]

There's your problem. [His voice turns almost...gentle, like he was trying to help one of his brothers.]

Don't lump everyone into the same thinking. It's not fair to judge everyone close to you on a few bad apples. Not everyone is going to walk away forever.

[semper_cogitans]

[The gentle tone helps ease all those insecurities out of Robert, and they spill out almost without him trying. He hunches over somewhat, as though making himself smaller and quieter might make Leo forget he's there.]

I-I was always... alone at home... a-and, and here has... has been so different. I... I am a-always afraid I will... make the same m-mistakes and... and go back to being alone.

... E-Even if... in s-some ways, it was... easier.

[... He doesn't readily admit any of this.]