Llama 11, Evening, Video

[fivemilesdeep]

[It's been a few hours since everyone has returned from the mission. Ryo looks tired - but gods, who isn't by this point? - but he's still here.]

I'm in the dining car. I have coffee and tea and hot chocolate - the good kind. I also have something that'll knock you out until tomorrow, if you want that. If anyone wants anything, you're welcome to come pick it up.

You don't have to stay and talk, but...if you want to, I'm here. I can also help you if you're hurt or still coughing from the smog on the mission.

Just...don't feel like you have to handle this alone. Even if it's not me, there's always someone willing to help. You just need to ask.

[[OOC: I'm good with action tags, handwaving, multiple people in a thread, w/e - go for it!]]

Comments

[bakegarasu]

... Thank you.

[It's hard. His voice feels small and so does he, taking some deep breaths and trying not to cry again.]

... Sorry, I just...

[He wipes his eyes again, trying to keep himself calm.]

[fivemilesdeep]

[He puts the napkin back on the table and wraps his arms around Otoha, resting Otoha's head on his shoulder.]

It's okay. You can let it out.

[He's said it already tonight, but he'll keep saying it until it sinks in. Otoha is safe with him, and he wants to make sure Otoha knows it.]

[bakegarasu]

No, I... I'm okay.

[He pulls back slightly and brushes hair out of his face. Ugh.]

It's... it's just strange for me. To be cared for. It's getting more normal, but still...

[fivemilesdeep]

[He lets Otoha pull back and settle himself.]

But it's still weird when you're not used to it, and getting used to it takes a while.

[bakegarasu]

[He just nods and ruffles Ryo's hair a little, fondly.]

... You're an amazing brother. I'm... lucky to have you. ... Your... your twin brother's lucky to have you, too. You care a lot about him...

[He doesn't want to bring it up, but they're just going to end up hurting if he doesn't, right?]

[fivemilesdeep]

[He's not surprised Ryoga has come up, and he knows Otoha doesn't mean to hurt him, but...well, there's nothing for it, is there.]

I do. I...I'll find him eventually. Just...not here.

[He tries to smile, but it just comes out sad. He can't think of what else to say - he doesn't really want to keep talking about this - and what he has comes out light but still tinged by that same sadness.]

...and now I want a hug.

[Nevermind that he'd just hugged Otoha twice; he wants one for him. It's different.]

[bakegarasu]

[It's very different. Otoha considers him for a moment before picking him up and putting him on his lap, hugging him tightly. He's got you, Ryo.]

I know. You'll find him. I'm sure... if we can, there's people who can help you look for him.

[He would, but... he has to be home.]

[fivemilesdeep]

[Otoha pulling him onto his lap is unexpected but welcome, and Ryo hugs him back, just about clinging to him.]

I know. He's somewhere on Tera - I just...can't worry about it now. He'll be okay until I can get home.

[Ryoga was always the stronger one anyway.]

[bakegarasu]

[He leans his head against the other's shoulder.]

And you'll be okay, too. You're taking care of a lot of people... but you need to take care of yourself.