[ ice ice ice.... yves fills up a small bag with it, and then goes to get a small towel to wrap it with so it's not so bitingly cold ]
... I know. Just let me know if you want to stay nearby, or anything. [ HE'S TRYING NOT TO HOVER BUT HE DOES WORRY ABOUT JIAOQIU'S EYEBALLS. he'll doublecheck super quick to make sure that no one else is around, but lower his voice as he walks back to jq anyway ] I can ask you a lot of questions that sound like I'm trying to understand, but at least describe it better for you if you need it.
[ he's a sincere lil guy, but he does try to be clever in the moments needed. ]
That's a clever way to handle it. [ his ears pin back slightly, just for a moment, as he stares across the kitchen. it isn't yves's fault in the least, and so that's why he's tempering his tone, but this feels... bad. it feels bad. if you need help, if you can't do it on your own, if you need someone to guide you, it all curdles like spoiled milk.
his fingers curl into his coat for a moment, and then relax. ]
You're a good friend, Yves. [ genuinely. ] I'm sure that I will need help. But I suppose we shouldn't plan too far ahead in the future, hm? We don't even know what's going to happen tomorrow.
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... I know. Just let me know if you want to stay nearby, or anything. [ HE'S TRYING NOT TO HOVER BUT HE DOES WORRY ABOUT JIAOQIU'S EYEBALLS. he'll doublecheck super quick to make sure that no one else is around, but lower his voice as he walks back to jq anyway ] I can ask you a lot of questions that sound like I'm trying to understand, but at least describe it better for you if you need it.
[ he's a sincere lil guy, but he does try to be clever in the moments needed. ]
If you call for me, I'll be there.
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That's a clever way to handle it. [ his ears pin back slightly, just for a moment, as he stares across the kitchen. it isn't yves's fault in the least, and so that's why he's tempering his tone, but this feels... bad. it feels bad. if you need help, if you can't do it on your own, if you need someone to guide you, it all curdles like spoiled milk.
his fingers curl into his coat for a moment, and then relax. ]
I'll let you know.
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he doesn't know exactly what's going through jiaoqiu's head but... ]
... you can do it. It's not about if you can or can't, I know you can. But if I can ever make anything a little bit easier, just say the word.
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... you didn't say the word but I got ice because I was a little panicky. Sorry.
I'll back off now.
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You don't need to apologize. [ gently. ] These are my problems, not yours.
The ice feels good, and I know what it's like to want to do something to help. Thank you.
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[ he nods, trying his best to understand. trying not to make an already bad day worse ]
If... you ever want company for your problems, you know where to find me. But I'm sure you'll win against whatever demons you've got.
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You're a good friend, Yves. [ genuinely. ] I'm sure that I will need help. But I suppose we shouldn't plan too far ahead in the future, hm? We don't even know what's going to happen tomorrow.