[ No, no, he won't be cooking up anything more meticulous than this for a while yet. It's only when someone else is in need that he even tries at all; having a full apartment lately is really letting him get his steps in. (If steps can be counted in stale tea bags and sweeteners.) As it is, he seems somewhat more ease now that he can observe Caelus directly, finding that there's no change in his waking appearance or mannerisms. ]
Drink it while it's hot, and make sure to finish it all. There's more, if you want another cup.
[ How many times had he heard those words himself? So many. And somehow still not enough.
Taking the seat across from him, Subaru gently slides his ashtray and lighter to the side, relieving the temptation of lighting up a cigarette to soothe his nerves while his company isn't in any speaking condition.
It's there that he shows his hand: something is still on his mind. ]
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Drink it while it's hot, and make sure to finish it all. There's more, if you want another cup.
[ How many times had he heard those words himself? So many. And somehow still not enough.
Taking the seat across from him, Subaru gently slides his ashtray and lighter to the side, relieving the temptation of lighting up a cigarette to soothe his nerves while his company isn't in any speaking condition.
It's there that he shows his hand: something is still on his mind. ]