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[itsnotaleash]

[If anyone were to walk close to one of the dorm rooms they might hear Thanatos' quiet sobbing from inside as he sits alone on the futon he shares with Orpheus. His sobs are so quiet they're almost inaudible. Also, those who know Thanatos or Orpheus would realize they haven't been seen at the Velvet Mall in awhile. Wonder what that's all about...?

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[itsaleash]

[It's always a bit odd after being out of the waking world for more than twelve hours, let alone days on end. Or weeks. Even moreso when you pass out surrounded by towers upon towers of books, on a table, compounded with the feeling all your joints are made of stone. Not a very pleasurable experience, mind you. But all of this is fairly tolerable and easily ignored.]

[However, finally reaching the door out of the pocket dimension just to hear sobs on the other side? It's enough to freeze his already-stiffened movements. Boss? Crying? ... Okay, what happened and who needs to be hit with a book in punishment? But still being silent for now, not knowing on whether it would be wise to exit and interrupt the other.]

[itsnotaleash]

[... Well, he definitely heard movement in the closet even if it was very quiet... Orpheus was the only one in there as far as he knew. Thanatos remains on the futon as he rubs at his eyes with his scarf to try and hide the evidence. NO, HE WAS NOT JUST UTTERLY BAWWWING INTO HIS SCARF WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT.]

Orpheus...?

[itsaleash]

[Busted. Not like we were trying that hard to be quiet after all.] ... Yeah.

[Back to silence, listening as Thanatos spazzes to hide his own tears and such. Want to ask what happened. Why are you crying. How can I help. But if he doesn't want to be called out on it... Then it's not our place to question.]

Should I come out yet...? [Trailing off a bit at the end. "Or do you need a bit longer to compose yourself?"]

[itsnotaleash]

Orpheus...! [Practically, Thanatos leaps off of the futon in excitement.]

Y-Yeah, you can come out!

[itsaleash]

[This is going to end up in me getting pounced and my spine crushed. I just know it...]

Ah... All right then. [Okay, deep breath, it's not like that spine is needed for anything. Cue the door opening and stepping out, immediately wincing from the asdfghjbrightlight compared to that dull blue glow that torments everywhere else. Stupid Velvet Room dress code applying to dimensional outlets.]

[itsnotaleash]

[Right as Orpheus comes out of the closet? He receives one Thanatos wrapping his arms around his spine in a tight clutch. Really hope you didn't need that spine, Orpheus...]

You're awake... It's been weeks! I've been so worried about you...

[itsaleash]

[He was already braced to lose usage of that spine the moment the door opened. A short gasp, as per the usual reaction when your lungs get crushed by a fusionist, but thankfully it's not like they're really needed. But the rest of the generic reaction is lost at the weeks comment. At the way his voice trails off sadly at the end. Weeks...?]

[No headpats or well enunciated apologies. Instead a moment of silence before lowering his head, face buried in his black hair, and ending with a short, but for once genuine-] I'm sorry.

[itsnotaleash]

[Thanatos just whimpers into Orpheus' chest as he continues to hold onto Orpheus.] I tried to wake you up but it didn't work...

I-It's okay now, though... You're awake.

[itsaleash]

[Fffffff guilted into forever oh yes. And would probably be hugging you back to console you if not for the whole two weeks in a rock making your joints cease functioning. Or the more pressing one that his arms are pinned to his side by said glomping superior. Oh, Thanatos.]

I'm still sorry. I know how you worry so much over... [Everything.] You know.

[itsnotaleash]

Every time you go to sleep... I worry that you won't wake up...

I-I'm sorry... Though, I did get some food in stock here at the room for when you woke up. I'll make some for you, all right? To be honest, I haven't really been eating either, so...

[itsaleash]

[So do I.] You just worry too much.

Mn... That's fine. [And then a split second before the last sentence registers entirely. Then it's right back to nagging Assistant mode.]You what? Master Thanatos, I would hope a future proprietor of a Velvet Room would be a bit more versed in taking care of himself. Please don't make me start looking into a babysitter for when I'm gone.

[Same faintly-annoyed lecturing as ever. He nags because he loves you. Stop making me worry about your well-being, damnit.]

[itsnotaleash]

I just wasn't hungry, that's all! Come on, at least now we can both eat.

[Which is why Thanatos steps back from his spine crushing hug to Orpheus and is now tugging Orpheus into the kitchen.]

[itsaleash]

[The slightest wince as he's grabbed and dragged along, moving hurts and all that, but completely deadpan in his response to the poor superior's excuse.]

For weeks.

... You expect me to believe that?

[itsnotaleash]

... Yes?

[itsaleash]

Nice try.

[itsnotaleash]

Well, that's all behind us now!

So, what do you feel like eating...? I'll make a lot!