[His eyebrows lift slightly, his smile falling.] ...And what about you? If these nightmares are a frequent occurrence, perhaps you ought to be seeing my doctor.
Oh. [A beat. His gaze unfocuses a moment, his mind caught in past events.
There're no longer at a point where their violent history comes up between them like an impenetrable wall. But it hurts, still, to think of how terrible they were to each other and the time they've lost.]
Well... should you happen to reconsider, do let me know. You would be in good hands.
I appreciate the suggestion and will let you know if I change my mind.
[He says and steps closer to wrap his arms around Oswald, hugging him and dropping a kiss on the top of his head as a small apology for bringing up the pier.]
For now I'll tuck you in and if I'm still worried about sleeping I'll do something quiet, like read.
[He says and gives Oswald a small, encouraging smile.]
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Date: 2024-01-26 05:54 pm (UTC)That's a good point.
He is overdue for a little bit of payback isn't he?
[Leaning down he kisses Oswald's forehead sweetly.]
Thank you.
I really am sorry I startled you awake.
[He kisses both his cheeks and then his mouth.]
Shall I tuck you back in?
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Date: 2024-01-27 02:28 am (UTC)...tempting. [He answers, after some thought.] But I get the feeling you would only keep me up.
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Date: 2024-01-27 02:35 am (UTC)I promise I won't.
I'll tuck you in, kiss you goodnight and sing you to sleep.
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Date: 2024-01-28 05:02 am (UTC)[Vet by day, a criminal's best friend by night.]
He may have just the thing for you.
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Date: 2024-01-28 05:13 am (UTC)I'd....prefer to not use drugs.
I relied on those a lot after...[He swallows a sudden lump in is throat.] ...after I shot you.
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Date: 2024-01-29 03:21 am (UTC)There're no longer at a point where their violent history comes up between them like an impenetrable wall. But it hurts, still, to think of how terrible they were to each other and the time they've lost.]
Well... should you happen to reconsider, do let me know. You would be in good hands.
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Date: 2024-01-29 03:54 am (UTC)[He says and steps closer to wrap his arms around Oswald, hugging him and dropping a kiss on the top of his head as a small apology for bringing up the pier.]
For now I'll tuck you in and if I'm still worried about sleeping I'll do something quiet, like read.
[He says and gives Oswald a small, encouraging smile.]