[he'd cross his arms but he's still holding Percy's,]
...The library's not that bad. I was thinking I could go there, if the dojo didn't work out. [he looks at the tatami mats, thinks about thursday night.
is he that much of a glutton for punishment? maybe,]
I'm probably the last person to ask, but... how are you holding up?
[ the grief.... it's tangible. percy shakes his head. ]
The drowning is always difficult. To keep your head above water... I understand. But we're here, you know. If you're tired of treading the water, just find us.
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...You're not about to tell me you're gonna sleep here tonight instead, are you?
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No, the library maybe... not here...
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...The library's not that bad. I was thinking I could go there, if the dojo didn't work out. [he looks at the tatami mats, thinks about thursday night.
is he that much of a glutton for punishment? maybe,]
I'm probably the last person to ask, but... how are you holding up?
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[ the fact that Something Happened Here painted all over it even now despite it all. it's in the very impression of the place. ]
You shouldn't even be asking. You... [ he squeezes his hand. ] If I must speak the truth... It's terrible. It's unbearably quiet without him.
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[in the best way, and maybe in the worst, now that he's not here.]
Kind of feels like I'm drowning. [he offers a quick smile, maybe to offset the grief in his words] ...Just for now though.
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[ the grief.... it's tangible. percy shakes his head. ]
The drowning is always difficult. To keep your head above water... I understand. But we're here, you know. If you're tired of treading the water, just find us.
[ a soft shrug ] Find me, if you want.
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...You sure? I know I'm usually good company, but... my head's not exactly in the right place.
[he sounds apologetic, glancing away and across the dojo]
I don't know if it ever will be.