huh?

[freckled_witch]

Well, for starters Anya asked me to help out Buff an’ Giles with the magic box while she headed outta town for a coupla days. I’m not sure why she left exactly, but it gives me time to work on the website for her. I’m hopin’ to have it done by the time she gets back. It’ll be a happy money making surprise for her.

And I in no way expect something

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[cassie_newton_]

Head still hurts, but...going to check. Just dropping in, checking, giving my input, since I seem to have some. I go up the steps to the Summers's residence and knock, stepping back and clasping my hands behind my back. I hope this is okay.

[freckled_witch]

Oooh, someone's at the door. I love opening the door, 'slike unwrapping a present, you never know whatcha gonna get.

I open the door, there's a pretty blonde standin' on the other side lookin' like she's not sure about somethin'. She must be one of Dawn's friends. Pretty. "Um, hi?"

[cassie_newton_]

I wave a little and give an unsure smile. "Hi...um...I'm Cassie, a friend of...er...Avasa's? I kinda wanted to check up on him...er...is he okay? I don't have to come in and see him or anything..." I really should have practiced this.

[freckled_witch]

Ah, the girl affected by Raven's Milfoil. She doesn't look so bad, 'least not as bad as he does. I step aside and wave her in, "I'm sure he'd be happy to see you. I'm Willow."

An' okay. Maybe I wanna see if her bein' in close proximity helps him, it's not a crime, is it?

[cassie_newton_]

I smile at her. She's pretty. "Cassie...which I already said, didn't I." I say, shaking my head. "Sorry...headache." I step inside, feeling sorta nervous. "Is he okay?" I ask again, sounding as worried as I feel. "I just..." Had the dreamshare thing and found out through non-speaking that he wasn't and I'm worried. Yeah, that doesn't sound crazy at all. "...worry." I finish.

[freckled_witch]

I shut the door when she's completely inside. A headache? That's bad. 'Specially if-- "you want some painkillers or something?" I raise my eyebrows, concerned, "or some tea?"

"He's..." I cringe, "in pain, mostly," no point in lying, is there? "He's in the basement, if you wanna see him."

[cassie_newton_]

I cringe at that. "Pain? Oh it's worse than I thought, yes please." I say, totally forgetting her offer of pain meds after hearing about the pain thing. I start towards where I know the basement door is. "I'm sorry I'll just...check..." I start, even though I know there's likely nothing I can do. "I don't think he should be here...in town I mean.." I say as I open the basement door and start down the steps.

[freckled_witch]

I nod and watch Cassie go down the basement stairs. She's pretty--and I'm very, very married. Bad Willow, bad. I start busying myself in the kitchen, wanting to give them some privacy when it hits me I don't know what she said yes to. Oh well.

Tea and painkillers for all!

[avasa_edan]

He sits on the floor, rocking back and forth, his eyes distant and glazed over. In front of him, Miss Kitty sleeps, wrapped in a blanket, purring contently, her swollen belly indicating pregnancy.

He hears her, step, step, step... turns his head to the side. He knows her name. Knows her, he does.

[cassie_newton_]

I see him and it's almost like a punch to the gut to see him like this. Knowing that he's not okay. He's fine when we're dreaming. Clear. Focused. I walk over to him and kneel down in front of him. "Hey..." I say with a weak attempt at a smile. I reach out but don't quite touch his cheek. "Avasa it's me...can you focus for me?" I ask. Focus.

[avasa_edan]

He frowns and rubs the back of his head. Can you focus for me? Focus. He doesn't know which part she said alloud, doesn't... doesn't... he continues rocking, shaking his head. "Can't. Can't--"

[cassie_newton_]

I sigh and get closer to him, reaching out to put my palms to his cheeks. I tip his face towards mine so I can force eye contact. Focus for me, Avasa. I think towards him. I know you can. Remember the snow? Concentrate on that for me. It's soft and white and it's in the nice bright place where everything's okay. Close your eyes and focus on that for a minute. You can do it.