[Onward is the idea. Though this is not smooth sailing or awkward courtship of sorts. How long would this have dragged and dance until some truth shook loose? Should he feel grateful? Matt is still chewing on all of this. His arm stays still against the counter, his face tilted to John, listening to him speak. The music and color in his accent weighed down by fatigue.
They both are no strangers to trouble. That was clear. This is not something that can be cleared away with legal footwork or his fists. Matt hasn't met anything this confounding in some time. That could also be why it hurts so much. There's nothing he can do and it impacts someone he loves.
Love. That popped up fast. And he shifts his face away, slowly in grades, reaching for his mug.]
That...that all sounds about right.
[This needs consideration. He needs space and time or else he will drown swimming in the dark.]
If you ever needed help, I would open my door to you without a second thought.
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They both are no strangers to trouble. That was clear. This is not something that can be cleared away with legal footwork or his fists. Matt hasn't met anything this confounding in some time. That could also be why it hurts so much. There's nothing he can do and it impacts someone he loves.
Love. That popped up fast. And he shifts his face away, slowly in grades, reaching for his mug.]
That...that all sounds about right.
[This needs consideration. He needs space and time or else he will drown swimming in the dark.]
If you ever needed help, I would open my door to you without a second thought.