Luceti Appointments

[i_speak_softly]

Need a thread with Don, but don't have a post for it and don't feel like starting one? Stick it here. Please note date, time of day, location, and any relevant circumstances.

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[i_speak_softly]

[It's so close it hurts - as though his father or brother were just out of sight in the kitchen, instead of infinitely far away.]

[Under the covers, Don might be crying a little after all, silent and invisible.]

[semper_cogitans]

[It might be silent and invisible, but Robert is still worried by that, that closed-off-ness. It's familiar behaviour because it is so frighteningly close to his own.

His expression softens, and eventually he puts his tea down, shifting a little closer to Don. He's not entirely certain if he should try to touch the bundled-up Turtle on the couch, but something tells him that Don doing this isn't very good.]

[i_speak_softly]

[Under normal circumstances Don would be able to sense this approach, but the combination of emotional distress and physical security have nearly obliterated his usual alertness to his surroundings. He doesn't notice a thing.]

[semper_cogitans]

[Robert knows from experience that sneaking up on Don is a Bad Idea. So instead of going to touch him, he instead murmurs, loud enough to be heard but hopefully not loud enough to frighten.]

... Don... a-are, are you alright...?

[i_speak_softly]

[No, he is not all right. A small noise of distress, and then Don stands abruptly. The tray somehow vanishes under his blanket, and he escapes into his room, closing the door behind him.]

[semper_cogitans]

[... Oh.

Alone in the suddenly-oppressive room, Robert sits silently, not even able to summon the composure necessary to stand and follow Don.

Instead he stares at the tea. The surface is rippled with just the barest hints of Don's movement still stirring it. A part of Robert fancies that Leo might've put it down, or something equally inane.

He's not really sure when he starts crying, but it must be happening, because his face is wet.]