Subtle as a brick to the face.

[lights_midnight]

In grand Apollo tradition, he's found a perfect way to cope with stress

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[clericpreston]

John blinked owlishly down at his lover. A confused and less-than-amused frown line appeared across his forehead.

"Aside from the fact that I was just picked up and marched across the house without preamble or request?" He quirked an eyebrow, but didn't really try to move away.

[lights_midnight]

"I'm not kidding, John. I thought things were going well, but you're withdrawn. Sad. You're starting to be like you were with Errol and that scares the hell out of me because it means you're miserable and feeling worthless again. So I want to know what's wrong."

He stares at John, eyes sad. "What's wrong?"

[clericpreston]

He blinked again. Opened and closed his mouth once. Wow, that was right to the point, there.

"I... you've got things going on right now. This probably isn't the best time to bring other things up. I don't like risking upsetting you... hurting you."

[lights_midnight]

"No. You're not going that. I'm already upset, because I know I've hurt you and I don't know how. I'll be more hurt that you won't talk to me than I will be by anything you say."

He cups John's face softly. "I love you. You hurting, hurts me. Please tell me."