[ The fact he's being threatened with hugs right now....... this is also A First for Peter Graham. Never in his life has anyone said something like that.
(Maybe he would be a little awkward about it, but it'd also be nice too, he thinks.)
But through all of his thoughts is the most uncomfortable one that remains — he'd attacked her. Or.... some part of him had. Something subconscious? Is he fucking batshit crazy? He doesn't know if it might happen again... It's with a sinking feeling in his chest that he realises it's safer if he keeps some distance.
The thought of that hurts a lot, actually. Especially when paired with the fact that this girl isn't scared to be close to him again after what happened... He didn't expect that. ]
I don't think I'd mind a hug, but.... I guess I should let you recover in peace. [And so I don't freak out and try to hurt you again
(But he might sneak them to leave outside her door, this week. That'd be okay, right?) ]
Are you sure you're gonna be all right, though? Do you think you might need to see a doctor? I know a couple around here.
Nope, I promise, I'm totally okay! Or at least, I've been treated.
[ And of course Peter's worrying about her more than he's worrying about himself. That's...
Well, this is just how he is, isn't it? He's probably blaming himself, which she can't stand the thought of, but for now, she's probably going to have that slide. But... ]
But we can call a rain check on that hug. You're still getting it, so brace yourself.
[ There's an obvious grin in his voice when he says it — amused, but also genuinely warmed by all of this. As much as he's surprised someone is so adamant to give him a hug (him, of all people, and especially now that he's proven to be absolutely fucking nuts or something....) he's also... really happy for it, he thinks. Deep down under all the little anxieties and fears.
Even if he knows he should keep some distance around Tsuruno. He tries not to think about that right now though, not when she's being so nice to him and so... positive, even after being fucking attacked by him and someone else... ]
Thanks, Tsuruno. And... if you ever like... need someone to talk to? About... I don't know, any of the weird shit that goes on here? You can, if you ever want to. To me, I mean.
[ Maybe he should keep some in-person distance, but... he can absolutely talk on the phone. She shouldn't have to deal with all this shit alone. ]
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(Maybe he would be a little awkward about it, but it'd also be nice too, he thinks.)
But through all of his thoughts is the most uncomfortable one that remains — he'd attacked her. Or.... some part of him had. Something subconscious? Is he fucking batshit crazy? He doesn't know if it might happen again... It's with a sinking feeling in his chest that he realises it's safer if he keeps some distance.
The thought of that hurts a lot, actually. Especially when paired with the fact that this girl isn't scared to be close to him again after what happened... He didn't expect that. ]
I don't think I'd mind a hug, but.... I guess I should let you recover in peace. [ And so I don't freak out and try to hurt you again
(But he might sneak them to leave outside her door, this week. That'd be okay, right?) ]
Are you sure you're gonna be all right, though? Do you think you might need to see a doctor? I know a couple around here.
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[ And of course Peter's worrying about her more than he's worrying about himself. That's...
Well, this is just how he is, isn't it? He's probably blaming himself, which she can't stand the thought of, but for now, she's probably going to have that slide. But... ]
But we can call a rain check on that hug. You're still getting it, so brace yourself.
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[ There's an obvious grin in his voice when he says it — amused, but also genuinely warmed by all of this. As much as he's surprised someone is so adamant to give him a hug (him, of all people, and especially now that he's proven to be absolutely fucking nuts or something....) he's also... really happy for it, he thinks. Deep down under all the little anxieties and fears.
Even if he knows he should keep some distance around Tsuruno. He tries not to think about that right now though, not when she's being so nice to him and so... positive, even after being fucking attacked by him and someone else... ]
Thanks, Tsuruno. And... if you ever like... need someone to talk to? About... I don't know, any of the weird shit that goes on here? You can, if you ever want to. To me, I mean.
[ Maybe he should keep some in-person distance, but... he can absolutely talk on the phone. She shouldn't have to deal with all this shit alone. ]