It was, but what’s done is done. Now we try to fix the damage.
-lets go of his hand, rubbing his own eyes, mumbling- Right. ‘Course.
Anything I can do?
*speaks softly, reassuringly* Just focus on your breathing and my presence.
-calms down a bit, taking steady breaths, quietly- It was a bad idea.
It was, but what’s done is done. Now we try to fix the damage.
*frowns and reaches to take his hand* Focus on your breathing.
-holds onto his hand, shutting his eyes as he collects himself for a minute-
*speaks softly, reassuringly* Just focus on your breathing and my presence.
You did.
I d-didn’t think it would… I-I… -pulls in a breath, falling silent-
*frowns and reaches to take his hand* Focus on your breathing.
Of course.
-stares down at the table, looking a bit scared of the story itself, having a bit of trouble with the retelling- W-Well she… I was talking to her the other day, and she wanted… she wanted to see what it was like to live again, you know?
…tell me you didn’t…
What happened?
Do you… remember Bonnie? -represses a small shudder, just an after affect-
Of course.
I’m aware *nods and waits patiently*
-looks at him for a moment and then sighs, rubbing his temples- I was… it was just something that happened.
What happened?
I’m not the one that looks like hell. Take your time.
This is me taking my time.
I’m aware *nods and waits patiently*