[well, he doesn't have to tell her twice-- especially after tipping her off as to how sensitive his tail is.
she's not usually a tease, and doesn't really make this into one, but wiš'adel does take longer than she normally would; a distraction is a distraction, after all, and when it comes to those? she tries to deliver.]
...there. Think I undid all the damage I can.
[she finally says, following it up with a grin and:]
[ he takes the distraction for what it is - it's a bit of a relief. people so often want him to talk to them about his problems, and he doesn't know how. he doesn't know how to explain the emptiness or how to express that he does not think his feelings and hurts are worth discussing.
but he likes this. he likes feeling. the numbness gets terrible, sometimes, and this is a cure for that. as much as it can be.
no subject
Take your time. I'm in no rush.
no subject
she's not usually a tease, and doesn't really make this into one, but wiš'adel does take longer than she normally would; a distraction is a distraction, after all, and when it comes to those? she tries to deliver.]
...there. Think I undid all the damage I can.
[she finally says, following it up with a grin and:]
Ready to cause some more?
no subject
but he likes this. he likes feeling. the numbness gets terrible, sometimes, and this is a cure for that. as much as it can be.
when she grins at him, he huffs out a laugh. ]
Mm. Do me a favor and don't hold back.