It's not that bad now that he's getting used to it. She talks a lot, too nervously and too earnestly, but her voice is nice enough. She's not annoying to listen to as he half-pays attention to the stabilizing throb of his arms.
She takes a bottle, glass clicking a little as it comes off the wood. Good for her. She might have a chance after all. ]
You're not bothering me, dork. [ Alec lets his eyes slide shut and nestles down into the bed. ] And helping me is a stupid idea, but you'll probably try it anyway, so sure. I'll look out for you too.
[ It's not promising a lot. So far they're all in this together, and anything that gives Olympia problems will be Alec's problem too.
But it also seems like he might as well give in if she wants them to stick together so bad. She's not the most intimidating ally he can imagine, but she's probably the most willing one. And if she changes her mind when she doesn't feel guilty anymore, that's fine. He won't hold it against her. ]
no subject
It's not that bad now that he's getting used to it. She talks a lot, too nervously and too earnestly, but her voice is nice enough. She's not annoying to listen to as he half-pays attention to the stabilizing throb of his arms.
She takes a bottle, glass clicking a little as it comes off the wood. Good for her. She might have a chance after all. ]
You're not bothering me, dork. [ Alec lets his eyes slide shut and nestles down into the bed. ] And helping me is a stupid idea, but you'll probably try it anyway, so sure. I'll look out for you too.
[ It's not promising a lot. So far they're all in this together, and anything that gives Olympia problems will be Alec's problem too.
But it also seems like he might as well give in if she wants them to stick together so bad. She's not the most intimidating ally he can imagine, but she's probably the most willing one. And if she changes her mind when she doesn't feel guilty anymore, that's fine. He won't hold it against her. ]
Rub your arms before you go to sleep.