well.. again, thank you. . ( his voice dropping down to a whisper. feeling his eyes getting heavier and heavier until he can’t keep them open. shutting his eyes and letting his body relax. it wouldn’t take long at all until he fell asleep. hopefully he can sleep ⊕

𝘀͟𝗮͟𝗱͟ 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘄͟𝗼͟𝗺͟𝗮͟𝗻 ഒ·˚@RITUALB0RN20h

maybe not… but i want to. you’re my friend. ( her voice is soft and soothing, barely above a whisper, careful not to disturb the peaceful moment. her gaze remains fixed on his head resting in her lap as she resumes gently stroking his hair. ) i really don’t mind doing +

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ · Oct 25, 2026 · 3:38 AM UTC

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ@frantichope20h

through the whole night. )

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ · Oct 25, 2026 · 3:21 AM UTC

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ@frantichope20h

you’re right, i don’t need to be there for you but I want to.. because i care about you nat.

‍ ‍𝖿𝗅𝗈𝗋𝖺𝗅‍𝖺𝗇𝖽𝙛͟𝙖͟𝙙͟𝙞͟𝙣͟𝙜@damagedguilt21h

you don’t need to be, I’m fine.

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ · Oct 25, 2026 · 3:17 AM UTC

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ@frantichope21h

( letting gentle smile form before deciding to rest his head on her lap. the more he relaxed, the more tired he became. getting a slight yawn out of him in the process. ) thanks.. you didn’t have to you know. .

𝘀͟𝗮͟𝗱͟ 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘄͟𝗼͟𝗺͟𝗮͟𝗻 ഒ·˚@RITUALB0RN21h

i promise. ( she simply nods, gently patting her lap to let eli know he can rest his head there and get some sleep. ) i won’t let the nightmares get to you tonight.

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ · Oct 25, 2026 · 3:00 AM UTC

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ@frantichope21h

well.. i’m still here if you need anything nat. i’m always here for you.

‍ ‍𝖿𝗅𝗈𝗋𝖺𝗅‍𝖺𝗇𝖽𝙛͟𝙖͟𝙙͟𝙞͟𝙣͟𝙜@damagedguilt21h

I’m not in the best headspace.

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ · Oct 25, 2026 · 2:59 AM UTC

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ@frantichope21h

( letting out a gentle sigh, feeling a bit more relaxed and calm. yet still, he wasn’t ready to call it for the night. however, he could feel himself getting more tired by the second. ) you promise?…

𝘀͟𝗮͟𝗱͟ 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘄͟𝗼͟𝗺͟𝗮͟𝗻 ഒ·˚@RITUALB0RN21h

i know… dealing with nightmares isn’t easy, but i’ll stay by your side tonight if that helps. ( she sets the now empty cup aside, her hand never stopping its gentle strokes through his blond hair. ) i’m not going anywhere.

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ · Oct 25, 2026 · 2:56 AM UTC

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ@frantichope21h

how come?

‍ ‍𝖿𝗅𝗈𝗋𝖺𝗅‍𝖺𝗇𝖽𝙛͟𝙖͟𝙙͟𝙞͟𝙣͟𝙜@damagedguilt21h

that’s not a good idea, elliot.

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ · Oct 25, 2026 · 2:48 AM UTC

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ@frantichope21h

howww aboutttt we start off with a hug??? 🥹

‍ ‍𝖿𝗅𝗈𝗋𝖺𝗅‍𝖺𝗇𝖽𝙛͟𝙖͟𝙙͟𝙞͟𝙣͟𝙜@damagedguilt21h

or to stab something.

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ · Oct 25, 2026 · 2:48 AM UTC

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ@frantichope21h

( even in his current state, eli saw enough reason to take a large sip of the tea. handing her back an empty cup. ) . . i really don’t want to deal with the nightmares lottie.

𝘀͟𝗮͟𝗱͟ 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘄͟𝗼͟𝗺͟𝗮͟𝗻 ഒ·˚@RITUALB0RN21h

i know, but you haven’t slept in days. i’ve noticed. ( sitting down beside him, she gently reaches up to run her fingers through his hair affectionately. ) you can stay up a little longer tomorrow.

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ · Oct 25, 2026 · 2:42 AM UTC

* ƈąʂɬƖɛ ơʄ ɠƖąʂʂ@frantichope21h

but. . i want to stay up a bit longer… ( simply looking down at the cup of tea she took from lottie with the biggest frown on his face. )

𝘀͟𝗮͟𝗱͟ 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘄͟𝗼͟𝗺͟𝗮͟𝗻 ഒ·˚@RITUALB0RN21h

( back sooner than expected, carrying a cup of tea. ) drink this and try to get some sleep. i’ll stay with you. ( she holds out the cup. ) please, eli.