ϡ - Appointments Post
This post here is for personal conversations which should happen but one or both of us doesn't want to put up a new post/log and thus we will just thread it out here. This can be used to thread with folkloristic anytime and anywhere. This can either be in person (with action), or via the journal's call feature (voice and/or written
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Bloody hell, he was lonely. Really lonely - it's strange, he used to be so afraid of people, but... But he was really lonely.
Lonely and... and afraid that, like with Ami, this had changed his relationship with Helios forever.
He attempts a very uncomfortable, ashamed little message today, because he misses Helios so damned much right now.]
... Helios...?
... C-Could... Could I... v-visit you today?
I... I would greatly a-appreciate your company...
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Robert? Is...is everything alright? And-yes...yes of course. [ He can't help but acquiesce because you sound so lonely and Helios has been meaning to talk to you but you know. He just...couldn't bring himself to contact you. ]
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[And he's been alone in his house for a week pretty much.
Yeah, he's completely psychologically fine! ... Only, not really. Though he's doing it to himself.]
... A-Ah, thank you.
I will... be over as soon as possible...
[And Robert gets up to go over to Helios' house. He's still a slow bastard, so expect him to take awhile. At least Helios can talk to him over the journal still?]
... I, e-er, wasn't certain if you wanted to s-see me, but... I'm glad...
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And that's not it. I didn't...I didn't think you would want me to come over so soon, at least. [ Even though you said it was all right. He still can't wrap his head around how it will possibly be all right. ] But do take your time.
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And I was... quite serious, Helios.
I... truly do a-appreciate your company... and, as you said, I... d-don't wish to have this sort of thing impact our... friendship.
[Helios might notice that little hitch there.
But he might attribute it to shallower breathing due to Robert making his way to Community Building Seven. Several months in Luceti have at least increased his endurance though, and walking across the village is no longer the immense task it used to be.]
... I sh-shouldn't be too much longer, Helios...
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I'm afraid I haven't exactly been helpful in keeping up with what I preach. [ Mainly from deep seated guilt, but you know.
He notes both things. ] Take your time, Robert. I'm certainly not going anywhere after all.
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[Robert continues his not-so-intrepid journey to Helios, and eventually Helios might hear the sounds of footsteps on the staircase coming up to where his apartment is...
... and then a shy, nervous little knock, in stereo.
Will you let a poor little lonely scientist in, Helios?]
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Of course he would, he'd certainly never turn anyone down back in his own world. Sprensonne's Academy was open to everyone after all not that this was the same. But maybe he was feeling his own twinge of loneliness after awhile too. You can have a headmaster to greet you Robert. He looks slightly less tired and horrible he did a few days ago, and he moves to the side to let the other through. ] Come in, come in! I've made some fresh tea if you'd like some.
[ And you can smell it brewing in the kitchen. ]
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It's reassuring to see him looking significantly better, though. Probably because they've actually been able to get decent sleep without being tortured in the process.]
Ah... th-thank you very much, Helios. I greatly appreciate it.
[Totally resisting the urge to just cling to him right now. But he has missed Helios immensely and he's missed people immensely.]
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It-it's no trouble. [ He hopes it won't be. Robert might notice that Helios is giving him fleeting looks busying himself with closing the door and then going into the kitchen. ] Ah! The tea is probably ready by now.
[ A small awkward smile as he motions for Robert to follow. ] Kitchen or living room? Your choice.
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I would prefer the living room, if you don't mind...
... Mostly because I have yet to spend much time there with you. [And Robert figures the apartment could use some cheering up, what with the lack of Giles (assuming this is May 4).]
That, and it might be somewhat more comfortable.
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It's a bit more...homely yes. But um right this way. [ Going out and down the hall a little ways into the living room. It's a spare room but should anyone decide to live there it will certainly be converted for them. At least it's nice looking, no thanks to Helios, he has a poor sense in fashion and interior design. Living in a castle will do that to you.
He'll set the tray and straighten motioning for Robert to take a seat. ] I-I apologize I forgot to ask what flavor you'd like. But we, um, have a good few. If you'd like to try another.
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He follows obediently, taking in the sight of Helios' lived-in apartment - so different from his, and evidently used by others - Frederic and Giles, he knows - as well as him, judging by the collection of items. It's a foreign feeling, comparing this to his own apartment, which still looks much the same as it did four months ago... granted, Robert has more stuff now, at least, so it's less empty.
Robert, taking note of the spare room, sits carefully in the seat, almost primly. He's suddenly nervous...] Ah, w-well, I don't particularly mind, Helios...
You have good taste in teas. Might you have any recommendations?
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Mm something mild at first. English breakfast or maybe chai tea. [ He's fixing his own tea at the moment before motioning to Robert to help himself after he's done. ]
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... Thank you for going to all this effort for my sake...
[Does Helios notice the little furtive looks in his direction? Robert really wants to hug him.]
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E-Effort? It's really no trouble, Robert. Tea isn't all that hard to make.
[ He does and he merely smiles a little, taking one of those cookies and munching on it, yup. ]
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