Manabu, having fidgeted only just so that the head on his shoulder wouldn't slide off, glances down at the mop of hair. he makes a thoughtful sound before responding.]
I don't know what planet Archie's from, but I can only count on two hands how many people I know who talk their problems out first instead of something stupid or unhelpful. I don't always do the right thing, either. It's...kind of hard, when your head's hurting and your heart's so heavy, you know?
[a beat. he wriggles his arm behind and across Brendan's shoulders, plopping his hand on his head. it's what his big brother used to do when he was upset.]
But. He's right about the talking part. That's better than trying to drown it out with drinks. [he drums his fingers just once as reinforcement, but not unkindly, to match his softened tone:] Don't make it sound like asking for help is a bad thing. You're only using help because you need it, and I don't mind that at all.
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Manabu, having fidgeted only just so that the head on his shoulder wouldn't slide off, glances down at the mop of hair. he makes a thoughtful sound before responding.]
I don't know what planet Archie's from, but I can only count on two hands how many people I know who talk their problems out first instead of something stupid or unhelpful. I don't always do the right thing, either. It's...kind of hard, when your head's hurting and your heart's so heavy, you know?
[a beat. he wriggles his arm behind and across Brendan's shoulders, plopping his hand on his head. it's what his big brother used to do when he was upset.]
But. He's right about the talking part. That's better than trying to drown it out with drinks. [he drums his fingers just once as reinforcement, but not unkindly, to match his softened tone:] Don't make it sound like asking for help is a bad thing. You're only using help because you need it, and I don't mind that at all.