009 // Voice

[showbizpanache]

[A voice can be heard that is much smaller than it should be.]

Thank you to everyone who looked for me the other night, and for everyone's concern. I'm fine. I'm so sorry I made you worry. I'm fine now, and--please let me know what I can do to make it up to you.

And there's nothing to worry about. It was a simple loss of direction. I'm fine. [He

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[alwaysforhim]

Kurt? Oh, thanks gods, Kurt, you're all right. Where were you?

[showbizpanache]

I was out late and lost my way. I didn't want to be out in the Darkness so I rented a room. Nothing terribly exciting.

[alwaysforhim]

You couldn't have told someone?

[showbizpanache]

I was exhausted and stressed out. I don't communicate well with people when that happens. I'm sure you can relate.

[alwaysforhim]

I suppose. Still, you had us worried. I'm glad you're back, though.

[showbizpanache]

I'm sorry for worrying you. That was never my intention.

[alwaysforhim]

I know.

[He smiles.]

In any case-- would you like to have dinner tonight, to celebrate you returning? I'll even make it this time.

[showbizpanache]

I--sure. That would be nice.

[alwaysforhim]

What would you like?

[showbizpanache]

Um...anything. Anything would be nice. [Yeah obviously something is up.]

[alwaysforhim]

[He tilts his head, but nods.]

I'll be there in a few minutes.

[showbizpanache]

[He hangs up without saying good-bye. With Merlin off the phone he can curl up on the couch and bury his face in his knees, try to stave off his nausea. He stays that way until the other boy arrives.]

[alwaysforhim]

[This time Merlin simply unlocks the door with magic and allows himself in. When he sees Kurt in that position, he immediately comes over, wrapping an arm around him.]

What's wrong?

[showbizpanache]

[He straightens up immediately. He forgot that Merlin doesn't have to knock.]

Oh--oh, nothing. I'm tired. Very tired, I didn't--sleep much.

[alwaysforhim]

You look sick.

[showbizpanache]

Yes, I-- I think I'm coming down with something.