NVC: Seeking Solace (John and Joanna)

[joanna_mccoy]

It shouldn't affect her like this. It shouldn't. She didn't need him. Didn't need anything from him she could handle herself. Take care of herself. But knowing he didn't even consider her family? Was he just fucking with her the entire time? Taking pity on her? And she was only proving what a wimp she was. Going running to John, because an asshole

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[john_grimm]

John's eyes flicked over at the door, hearing the buzzing. He sighed and returned his PADD of Greek myths to its place by the edge of his bed. From his experience people never wanted him unless something either bad or momentous had occurred.

Running a hand over his face he clicked the door open, face going sad as he saw that it was Joanna standing there. Looking at her stricken face he ruled out momentous. It must be bad.

Without saying anything he stood to the side, gesturing to his spartan room, opening his door to her in every sense of the word.

[joanna_mccoy]

"I'm sorry. I don't..." Jo gulped back the cries that were trying to break out. "I..." She looked down and balled her hands into fists.

[john_grimm]

John reached out a hand, tugging Joanna into a hug, still silent.

[joanna_mccoy]

Jo hugged back tight, when he offered the hug, sobs breaking through despite her trying to keep them back. It was too much and Uncle John was again offering her safe harbor. It's what he did and she didn't know what she'd do if he wouldn't but she shouldn't depend on him like this.