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[steepwithdead]

That's fine, but after he's done that, you'll lose your excuse.

You rest up and worry about recovering. I can do some investigating on that one.

[grabaslice]

C'mon, I have at least several more excuses. They cracked me like n egg, Caduceus. An egg.

Alright, thank you. I appreciate it.

[steepwithdead]

Is that why your sensibilities are leaking out?

[You came to him for therapy FIRST, this friendship is multi-faceted.]

You're welcome.

[grabaslice]

Yes. Along with everything else. If Donnie blocks me on his damn phone, I will start crying. I need to keep it together.

I'd like to solve the problem, but, I'm probably gonna be on 'lay the fuck down, idiot' duty.

[steepwithdead]

There's nothing wrong with crying. Especially when terrible things happen. But if he blocks you and you need to find him and break down a door or two, let me know.

If you lay down without resisting, the "idiot" will be unnecessary.

[grabaslice]

I thought I had cried myself dry by now, but Donnie likes proving me wrong. How can I help someone who doesn't want help? Fuck. He's somewhere in Draxum's lab...? I don't know where that is. I'll keep you updated though. Right now, he just... won't talk to me anymore.

Finally, I drop the idiot title.

[steepwithdead]

There's no such thing as crying yourself dry. More tears will always come. But save a few for joy as well as sorrow. And give him some time. Coming to terms with a life after death is a daunting thing. He needs to rediscover his will to live.

[grabaslice]

Tears of joy feel few and far between sometimes. I hope you're right. Hopefully time works better than anything else. I don't know what else to do right now.

Thank you. I'd apologize for all of this, but, I think you'd tell me it wasn't needed.

[steepwithdead]

Few is not the same as none. It's early, yet. Give yourself grace and patience. The joy will grow.

I'd definitely tell you that. It's a rare thing that you should need to apologize for what you earnestly feel.

[If it was something like unwarranted hatred, maybe. But people who feel that way generally don't apologize.]

[grabaslice]

I'll try to remember that. Feels rough right now.

We'll see if I remember that later.

Thank you, again, for hearing me out. Casey should be here soon. I'll talk to you later? I need to pull myself together for both our sakes.

[steepwithdead]

It's alright to forget sometimes. Friends are for many things, and one of them is to remind you that good things exist. Should you forget again, I'll find you.

[It's a promise and a threat.]

Alright. Let me know if you need anything, please.

[grabaslice]

[Having an actual friend, someone who likes Leo for himself and not his title or usefulness feels surreal in a way. He hasn't let someone this close in a long time.]

Thankfully, you know where to find me.

I will. I think you're stuck with me now, Caduceus.

[steepwithdead]

Good. I can think of worse fates.

Take care, Leonardo.

[grabaslice]

[He has no idea how to end the conversation, so Caduceus gets another selfie. Leo giving the relic camera a thumbs up. He still has his metal arm on at this point, so, he can manage this.

He looks absolutely awful and tired, but he's actually sort of smiling.]

[steepwithdead]

[It takes about ten minutes, but Leonardo receives a responding photo!

-of a mahogany panelled wall. With a furry thumb half over the lens.

....

points for effort?]

I HAD TO

[grabaslice]

[oh no, Cad is meeting all his standards.]