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[therainbowsheep]

You can't actually be strong forever. Subconsciously, Vincenzo has been well aware of that for a good while and he's known that it was going to have to happen soon. He hasn't had time for it, though. There are more important things than his mental health (so he says) and so he hasn't let himself fall to pieces

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[savagelystill]

*her first reaction will be to flinch, though faintly and she'll hold it back as much she can, but it's really amazing how much that hurts her to see -- so it'll take her a moment to kneel next to him, suddenly anxiously wondering if it'd be all right to offer some gesture of comfort or not -- and she won't say anything yet, she'll just watch, not noticing she's chewing on her lower lip in worry*

[therainbowsheep]

*he is, at least, still aware of his surroundings, which means he'll very quickly notice her there and attempt (and fail) to stop crying -- he'll manage to contain the sobs, though, and she'll get a shaky half-smile, because even breaking down, he's happy to see her* I'm sorry.

[savagelystill]

*...shakes her head right away, almost automatically reaching to rest a hand lightly on his shoulder* I'd accept the apology if I thought there was any reason at all for you to be giving it.

[therainbowsheep]

I shouldn't -- *there are a few ways he could finish that -- shouldn't be so weak, so pathetic, breaking where she has to see -- but he'll just gesture rather helplessly instead*

[savagelystill]

*shifts closer, then, somewhat helplessly, as if her will to help somehow can make it better as long as she's close enough* You should -- do whatever helps you feel better.

[therainbowsheep]

I feel -- fine when I can -- forget about it and -- usually, when I'm with you, contrary to current appearances.

[savagelystill]

*sighs, almost -- exasperated, because that's her automatic reaction to overwhelming worry* Feeling fine when you forget about it isn't the same as feeling better.

[therainbowsheep]

I know. I hate worrying people, though and -- that's all that thinking about it does. It certainly doesn't help.

[savagelystill]

*as patiently as she can, still just -- out of suppressing that worry* Worrying people who care about you with something valid is better than -- suppressing it and letting it all out like this. Anyone who cares about you is going to want to do whatever they can to make you feel better.

[therainbowsheep]

*nods* Thank you. *and he's going to hug her quickly*

[savagelystill]

*...hugs back, tightly and just as comfortingly as she can, because -- she really is far too worried and she does want to help as much as possible*