Take me away from the strangest places

[antiqueatrocity]

After leaving B, all smiles and sympathetic words in the kitchen, A falls apart.  The only room he's been in like that before was with Near, and that was so long ago--his hands are trembling.

A stumbles back into his shared room with Near moments later, still shaking, but trying to hold back the sobs--he really should have been stronger by now.

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[coordinated_n]

*Near is reading a braille book when A comes in. He smiles- can't tell anything's wrong yet.*

Welcome home.

[antiqueatrocity]

Y-y-yeah.

He shuts the door behind him with a soft click, trying to keep the waver from his voice as he leans back against it.

Y-you... how are you?

[coordinated_n]

I'm fine, what's wrong? Come here?

*Sitting up, putting the book aside and reaching out to him.*

[antiqueatrocity]

I just...

A loud sniffle, and he moves onto the bed, within reach.

It was really b-bad. That's all.

[coordinated_n]

A, my love,

*Reaching out for him, tugging him close.*

What was bad?

[antiqueatrocity]

I was scared.

He huddles closer to Near, inhaling a shaking breath.

Sh-shouldn't have been. But--there were walls, and things coming, and screaming, and it wasn't--I didn't like it.

[coordinated_n]

You're safe now. *Kissing his forehead.* You're safe, you don't have to be frightened.

[antiqueatrocity]

I'm--I'm okay.

Really.

'm not scared. Don't worry.

His voice is still obviously trembling.

[coordinated_n]

I love you. Take deep breaths.

[antiqueatrocity]

I'm fine.

He does so anyway, shaking his head.

Didn't even do anything. Not a scratch.

[coordinated_n]

Good. Good. I still want to... *Feel him over, hands searching carefully.*

[antiqueatrocity]

Y-yeah, I'm okay.

He pulls back a gloved hand though, with a small wince.

A b-bit bruised, but. Nothing in there did it.

[coordinated_n]

A, my love, I wish I could keep you safe.

[antiqueatrocity]

I shouldn't go out so much

[coordinated_n]

Shall I run you a bath?

[antiqueatrocity]

N-no.

Well. He considers this for a moment.

I--I can do it. Don't worry.