Report 012 [Action (especially for fellow House 55 people)/Voice] | Backdated somewhat to morning

[semper_cogitans]

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[ Helios sounds...well he sounds tired but beyond that he seems normal enough. At least he's trying to fake the normalcy after what happened last night it was...it was very hard to do so. ] You don't have to apologize for that Robert.

[ Besides they all knew it was an experiment. There's a few seconds pause before he responds again. ] I'm sorry a-about Splinter...

[ What a terrible time to have someone leave. Just after the effects of the malnosso kidnapping worn off. He can't even imagine how Donatello and his brother must be feeling. ]

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[... And then Helios clarifies and he can't help but sag with relief.]

... I... h-hope so. Sincerely.

I hope everyone will be. [Not like it ever does, but Robert is so very sincere. He would hold Helios if he could.]

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W-We've been, we've been through worse. [ Another unsteady intake of breath. He keeps remembering last night, god, he needs to stop thinking about it. ]

Unfortunately.

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[Worse. Yes, as disgusting and sad as it is, they have been, haven't they?]

B-But... but this is... unlikely to stop. I am uncertain if this moon is a simulation or not... b-but... [He shivers.]

... If Giles is gone at the m-moment, are... a-are you alone right now? [Do you want to be?]

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They always e-end. They have to. [ His voice is uncertain, wavering even, as if he doesn't really believe in his own words. ] I don't know either but, but it might be.

[ Even if it looks real enough just hanging above their heads like that. Helios pauses biting his lip gently why did you have to ask that question Robert? ]

I-I am. [ Some part of him doesn't want to be but he is. ] But, ah, I'm fine. Giles will be b-back in a few days a-and Frederic and Poland are next door s-so... [ No need to worry about him. ]

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[He asked because Helios asked. He asked because Helios came to help him when he was alone. Why would he not extend that same sentiment?

Except he can't leave. The Hamatos need him.]

If... if you w-wanted to come here, I... I could make you tea. [Softly, wetly:] You sh-shouldn't have to be alone.

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I-I can't. I mean. [ He would like to but his hand and the bruise on face will raise far too many questions. Questions he really doesn't want to have to answer but he could always lie about if need be. It felt wrong...lying especially to Robert though. ]

I shouldn't. You have...have far too much to take care of as is. I-I'll be alright on my own. [ He'd only get in the way...but the tea was so very tempting. ]

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[... It's like Sayo. Sayo didn't want him to go over either.]

... I... I understand, Helios.

Wh-whenever you would like, or... or whenever the others are better, I... I could visit. Or... [Robert trails off anxiously then, ashamed that he doesn't know what else to do.]

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Thank you Robert. You don't have to. But thank you.

I hope...I hope everything gets better for the three of you. Give Don my kind regards and if-if there's anything I can do... [ there's a small pause and a slight wince on his end. But there's an unsaid "I'll try to help as much as possible." ]

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... I... I will, Helios. And... a-and if there is anything... I will let you know.

...

F-For now, take care. Please.

[And Robert will let Helios go, as much as he wants to find out exactly why Helios doesn't want to come over.]