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[worcestershiresauce]

Sorry, I'm away on a tea break. Leave a note and I'll get back to you when I'm done.

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Voice; un: smokinbomb

[bakudan_bambino]

Hey old man, I need some advice.

Are you free to talk for a little bit?

[worcestershiresauce]

[Wriothesley doesn't really talk much when he picks up the phone. When he does speak it sounds hoarse.]

Talk, I'll listen.

[bakudan_bambino]

Ah...

[He's caught off guard by the way his boyfriend answers.]

It's... Beck. I wanted to know how you'd feel if... well... if we were closer. Like... a couple? Obviously I told him I'd need to talk to you and Artemis, and I don't even know if he means it or anything, since he's never been interested in me in any way past friendship...

But I can't accept it if you or Artemis are uncomfortable about it.

[worcestershiresauce]

[Wriothesley SHOULD have a reply but with what hes been going through he honestly can't think too much on it right now. He groans as he shifts in his bed in his room, the blankets wrapped around him.]

Did you ask Artemis yet? Or...I guess the question is what would YOU want, in a perfect Dera scenario?

[bakudan_bambino]

I did! I messaged you guys right away!

Well obviously it's for Beck to be comfortable enough to have sex with me and still want to be my best friend, but isn't that... really greedy?

Are you sick? Can I get you anything? I'm at the store.

[worcestershiresauce]

Then I guess go for it or something. I don't control what you do and I've slept with him too so...

I'm fine, don't worry about that right now.

[bakudan_bambino]

Okay. I know you don't I just was looking for some advice.

I'm going to get you some more herbal teas, then. Maybe some soup and ginger... you sound hoarse, Wrio. So... honey and lemon, too. I'll be home soon, okay?

[worcestershiresauce]

You don't have to do that. I think I'm going to go over Artemis' for a bit.

I found out something I shouldn't have and I think it's best if I give you some space with Quentin to sort things out anyway.

Thanks for worrying about me but I'm sorry if you're worried.

[bakudan_bambino]

Nonsense! I enjoy caring about you, Wrio!

Oh. I hope you guys have fun together.

You found something out? Look, even if it doesn't concern me, I want to help you out in any way I can. So don't hesitate to reach out to me.

I'm worried often about a lot of things. Please let me know if you need me.

I love you, ok? That's not changing.

[worcestershiresauce]

I love you too, I do.

It's nothing you or anyone did.

I just

[There is a pause in texts and then Wriothesley sends a picture of the brooch Neuvillette gave him at christmas]

He's gone.

[bakudan_bambino]

[There's an equally long pause before he responds]

I'm sorry.

Take all the time you need.

We can go to his place and see if he left anything behind whenever you'd like.

[He may also try to find out who Neuvillette had been contracted to, and offer them his condolences.]

[worcestershiresauce]

I went there after working at Artemis' to give Neuvillette some service as well...there wasn't much left. It's like he never even existed here.


I'm sorry for putting my own issues on you, I wasn't going to tell you yet, not when you have your own things.

[bakudan_bambino]

Oh... already. I see.

Don't be sorry! He was important to you, so I want to be able to be there for you while you're going through this, Wrio!

My things been... a thing for a while.

[worcestershiresauce]

It wasn't much, just a shirt that barely even had his scent on it anymore and some other things I didn't take. I only took the shirt.

I want you to focus on doing whatever you and Quentin are doing, that would make me feel better. You've been after him for awhile.

Neuvillette and me....I don't think that was ever meant to be. I'll get over it eventually.

[bakudan_bambino]

Alright.

[Hayato will look forward to some rain and think of Neuvillette. That guy was nice...]

I just never expected him to notice how interested I was, y'know? Uh... We're not doing anything. I left him on read for a while, because I was too scared to respond.

I don't agree, but I know you are strong and will get over him eventually, yeah. There's no time limit on those things, though. It will get easier, but don't try to rush through any of this, painful as it is.

I'm here if you need anything.

[worcestershiresauce]

You should reply back to him

[He's going to probably have a hard time seeing any rainfall for some time himself.]

He couldn't love me...Neuvillette I mean. I told him I loved him, told him how I never thought it was appropriate to be more than what we were, not cause I didn't want to.

He...He didn't think we should...

[bakudan_bambino]

I will. I just... need to make sure I do it right.

[It's too important a relationship to say too much or too little in response. He needs to clarify with Beck if they're interested in trying to be... more than friends.]

It means different things for different people, Wriothesley. You're worthy of so much love. I don't think anyone was as close to him as you. Him being gone is not your fault.

[worcestershiresauce]

I'll answer my phone if you need more advice...I just...I don't be as helpful as I could be right now. I'm sorry.

[The pit in his stomach tells him that while he wants to believe it he truly thinks he's at fault.]

Maybe...at this point I'm not sure about it anymore.

[bakudan_bambino]

You don't need to apologize or keep anything from me, ok? I've still got you some soup and tea and medicine in case you need it.

[worcestershiresauce]

Thank you. I can wait to go to Artemis' then if you want.

[bakudan_bambino]

Go ahead. I'll come by and visit you both once I've finished speaking with Beck.

I responded. He did too.

[worcestershiresauce]

That's good.

So how did he do it? Does that mean all three of us can sleep in the same bed now...or no?

[bakudan_bambino]

We're still friends, but... we might try to get closer. We haven't done anything yet, though

I haven't slept in his bed since you moved in with me, you know that? Not that I'd ever do anything in his bed aside from sleep.

I'm worried about moving too fast.

[worcestershiresauce]

I see, do you want to sleep in his bed? If I've hogged you too much...sorry I guess.

You've known him longer than you have me so maybe you're actually moving too slow. I don't know shit all about anything I'm talking about though so don't take my word on that.

[bakudan_bambino]

No I'm comfortable in my bed, especially with you in it.

Ah. Alright...