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[sharknundo]

[ Calling always results in three long rings before the default voicemail greeting starts.

Texts are never answered.

The only reliable way to contact Sister of the Deep is through the service bell, or by visiting Echidna. ]

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[connectivity]

[Not letting go!!

--oh. Did he notice already? Maybe she should have covered them up quick after all...]

...only a few scratches, it's nothing.

[madasa]

[oh... wraps his arms around her

and also- ???]

She hurt you?

[chew_toy]

How did you get hurt? We were only apart for a short time--

[connectivity]

No, she didn't. You ran off so quick, I... stayed behind a moment to thank her. But because of that I fell behind and I tried to run, but...

[Softer, focusing her eyes downward.]

My legs gave out on me and I fell...

[madasa]

Oh...

[WHY AM I SUCH A FUCKUP]

[chew_toy]

--I'm so sorry!! I just assumed-- I didn't consider that they might be unsuitable for running- this is all my fault!!! I failed to consider all the information at hand and just keep causing you more pain! I really am a good-for-nothing, I accept and deserve all of your frustrations with me!!

[connectivity]

[Taking a deep breath she grabs his face and pulls his forehead down against hers while the other hand grips Break tightly.]

We are all struggling the same way, hurt and afraid of the same things. But when you went running off without me and I could not follow, I... felt something I have not felt in quite some time.

I am terrified... of course I am. But more than this-- I am afraid that some distance that I cannot cross will come between us again. Don't go off to bear those feelings on your own. No matter what... I want us to face it together. I need you both.

[madasa]

I'm sorry. I didn't-- I don't want to do that to you.

[she got hurt because of him this is literally his fault he's so STUPID.]

[chew_toy]

--I know. I know... the weight of the pain you have gone through.

I will never leave you. No matter what may come to pass, I will always turn and reach out my hand for you again.

[connectivity]

I know you did not.

...thank you, both. For coming back for me.

[madasa]

[...buries his face in her hair. coping great. he's doing great.]

[chew_toy]

[ breathes in and collects himself ]

Let's go to your room, Sharon. We have something to work with now, at least- so let's discuss it.

[ is he letting go of hug as he says this? no they can take a couple more seconds first it's fine ]

[connectivity]

[The hand holding Break goes up to the top of his head.]

...yes. Yes of course.

[Also not ready to let go just yet...]

I am sorry for worrying the both of you.

[madasa]

[well BREAK isn't going to initiate non-hugging.

or speak.]

[chew_toy]

It isn't your fault, Sharon. We're the ones to blame.

[ GOD. FINE. I WILL BE THE ADULT FIRST

extremely reluctantly pulling away to turn and start towards Sharon's room ]

[connectivity]

[She loosens her hold a little but hooks their arms together instead after unlocking the door.]

My room is in towards the back. Come with me.

[madasa]

[sorry about your useless old man

this isn't like, news, but. at least he's being cooperative.]

[chew_toy]

[ comes with Sharon ]

[connectivity]

[At the door, she opens it, before being the first to step inside, leading them.]

It is as you would expect, however… Please, make yourselves at home.

[madasa]

...Thank you for having us.

[chew_toy]

[ closes and locks the door behind them, then takes off his glasses and rubs the bridge of his nose ]

All right. Crystals, pain, tiredness, and sleep. From the mention of bloodletting, I assume the crystals will be in my blood.

Sharon- for the time being, would you please monitor me with Equus? If I notice anything first, of course I'll contact you both right away, but 'tiredness and sleep' could mean that I'm liable to pass out, or else fall 'asleep' in the way that she does.

[connectivity]

[Staying very close to the both of them, hovering.]

…yes, of course I will.

That way… no matter where you are, we will be able to reach you quickly.

[madasa]

[break curls his fingers into tight fists, tense but acting as if he's almost scared to move, like he'll make things even worse again if he breathes wrong.]

1/2

[chew_toy]

Thank you.

[chew_toy]

Xerx.

[ he hesitates for a second, especially asking this in front of Sharon, but ]

If need be, would you still rather be the one to hurt me?