51. Dreams Meme

[misheard]

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Ben Lockwood | Werewolf OC | 'verse if we got it, or not

[werewolf_hacker]

[werewolf_hacker]

I'd settle for two at a time instead of-- [He starts counting on his fingers and stops when he gets to his other hand.] One, two, many, lots. Awesome.

Well, work on the problems I can solve right now, and leave the ones I can't for later, I guess.

[stirsthewaters]

That, my dear friend, is the only way to face such trials. [Raphael reaches out and grasps Ben's shoulder.] All will be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well, Benjamin. In time.

[werewolf_hacker]

[Ben rests his cheek on that hand.] Sucks in the meantime, though.

I'm glad you came, Raph. I've missed you Looking at me.

[stirsthewaters]

[Raphael smiles crookedly.] You are always watched over, Ben. Do not assume you haven't also been Looked at once in a while.

[werewolf_hacker]

[And that gets an actual laugh.] Good to know. Dad knows I've deserved it. Probably more than once.

[stirsthewaters]

You have your moments. You and my brother are really very much alike, after all.

[werewolf_hacker]

Yeah, we are. [Ben closes his eyes and inhales. It really does feel good to be able to just breathe, even if it's only in a dream. He feels himself zoning out.] Tell him... I miss him. Yeah?

[stirsthewaters]

I will. Of course I will. [Raphael runs his hand over Ben's hair.] He misses you, too, Ben. Never doubt that if he could have his way, he would be at your side.

[werewolf_hacker]

'Course he would. And maybe someday... [Ben's mouth pulls to one side. That's probably too much to hope for, and he huffs out a sigh and leans into the touch as cottony darkness pulls him down.] Thanks, Raph...

[stirsthewaters]

You are very welcome, Ben. [Raphael casts a speculative glance at the llama, wondering if it will persist after Ben's dream self has fallen asleep . . .]

[werewolf_hacker]

[The llama gives him a smug look back, gronks, and spits a fireball from one mouth while continuing to chew the cud in the other.

Yes, even after Ben's dream-self has zoned out for good.]

[stirsthewaters]

[And Raphael can't help it, he laughs.

This is why he usually stays out of people's dreams. But for right now, for Ben, he'll make an exception and stick around. Hopefully that way Ben's sleep will actually be restful for once.]