[There's something warm that blooms in his chest. It's not... hope, per se, but...]
It's just... It's nice to know I'm not alone.
[That had been one of the biggest challenges in the Archives with Peter at the helm. That sense of having no one around to support him. Here? He has more support than he really knows what to do with. And Lyall is a big part of that.
[Physical affection is something Lyall is only particular comfortable expressing with certain people. His relationship with Jon isn't generally that kind, the kind where he would he might consider reaching out to hug him. Of course he's not opposed - he'd been perfectly willing when Jon had grabbed onto him that one night - but without it being instigated by Jon, Lyall doesn't feel it appropriate.
He does, however, find it appropriate to reach out and Jon's hand - the uninjured one - in both of his for a moment, looking sincere and still sporting that smile.]
You aren't. You certainly won't be as long as Alessandro and I are around.
[He drops Jon's hand after that, nodding.]
Thank you for telling me Jon. I appreciate it. [He takes another look at the man, and then very neutrally adds:] Now, I think it might be time for bed. Wouldn't you agree?
[He can live in hope that Jon won't continue to stay up.]
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craftylikea) wrote2019-09-17 10:48 pm
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I'm very glad to hear that.
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It's just... It's nice to know I'm not alone.
[That had been one of the biggest challenges in the Archives with Peter at the helm. That sense of having no one around to support him. Here? He has more support than he really knows what to do with. And Lyall is a big part of that.
Jon takes a deep breath.]
Well, that's what I wanted to let you know.
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He does, however, find it appropriate to reach out and Jon's hand - the uninjured one - in both of his for a moment, looking sincere and still sporting that smile.]
You aren't. You certainly won't be as long as Alessandro and I are around.
[He drops Jon's hand after that, nodding.]
Thank you for telling me Jon. I appreciate it. [He takes another look at the man, and then very neutrally adds:] Now, I think it might be time for bed. Wouldn't you agree?
[He can live in hope that Jon won't continue to stay up.]
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I'll lie down.
[No promise for sleep, though, as he rises and makes his way to the door.]
Goodnight, Lyall.