Calibrations Spill-Over Post

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[dancingmd]

[When he brings his hand to hers, she attempts to return his smile, but it falters and she shakes her head.]

The cruelty was in what happened to you, not in you showing me. Perhaps... [Slowly, reluctantly, she moves her hands away from his face.] Perhaps it was for the best that I saw everything. I hate to think how you've been bearing this all on your own.

[faithfulwisdom]

It... has not been easy, I will admit that much.

[A careful, purposeful understatement. It's not that he expects her to have any illusions about exactly how difficult it has been for him. It's more that this is just so damn difficult to talk about. He pauses, hesitating another moment.]

There is a reason, perhaps, men are not meant to survive wounds such as mine.

[dancingmd]

[Beneath Beverly's sorrow, a silent rage simmers, at Atroma for bringing him here with these memories intact, continually haunting him. She's no psychologist but she wouldn't be surprised if he might be experiencing some post traumatic stress as a result of what happened. How she wishes, for the thousandth time, that Deanna were here to help.]

Certainly not like this, in a unknown universe full of strangers.

[faithfulwisdom]

[A long, slow breath and he manages to shift to a weak smile.] Strangers no longer- for that, at least, I am grateful.

[dancingmd]

Yes, that's true. Not strangers, but friends. [She takes his hands again, giving them a supportive squeeze.] I know words are hard right now, probably will be for a long time, but if you ever need to talk or a hug or just to be with someone who knows, you can always call me, all right?

[faithfulwisdom]

[He nods, smiling lightly as she squeezes his hands.] I will remember. But in return you must promise that, if there is aught I may do for you, you will not hesitate to ask it of me.

wrap?

[dancingmd]

I promise.

[And finally her smile, however small, manages to stick this time.]

We will help one another.