....ah. I thought I recognized...[he trails off as his index finger reaches out to touch the top of the knight, idly] ...that move never works, but he always tries it.
[ah. That...yes. That explains a lot and also makes Oswald feel a bit stupid because of course it was a problem in the past. Of course it would set him on edge.]
I'm sorry. I...should've thought of it. I don't know why I didn't.
I understand that. [He'd just wanted to help. He just wanted Edward to be safe. He'd gotten so caught up in the elation and excitement of finding a solution that he hadn't even thought that it could have a negative effect.]
I...I didn't mean it that way. I know you said you were fine but...you still got hurt. [he presses his lips together.] And I know for you that's normal. But it shouldn't have to be normal. Wouldn't it be better if it weren't?
It's not a matter of need. You can do it and you have done it without help. I know you have. But...what's so terrible about having help if it's available?
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[...
he doesn't know... what to say, now.]
Um...
[............]
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awkward
Oswald clears his throat, stepping back]
Not that it--anyway, that's...[aslkdfhs he trails off] How was your day?
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[And...
Okay, no, this is ridiculous. It's... this isn't going anywhere and it's awkward and uncomfortable and it's almost worse?]
...Do you think... um...
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Are you up for talking?
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Yes. [and he moves to kind of...awkwardly perch on the couch] If you are...
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...Yeah.
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...is...that is...[he swallows]....I'm sorry.
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[Well. Fucked it up a bit.]
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[This was easier to throw out when he was still just angry.]
...Even if you're trying to help, the fact that I can see ghosts is just... not something you can tell people. No matter what the reason.
Okay?
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Okay.
It won't happen again. I promise.
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[Edward exhales a little.]
It's just... happened a lot in the past, so... that kind of freaked me out...
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I'm sorry. I...should've thought of it. I don't know why I didn't.
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[He shrugs, a little. Tiredly.]
I should've just told you that immediately, but I was kind of... too mad, I guess.
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I understand that. [He'd just wanted to help. He just wanted Edward to be safe. He'd gotten so caught up in the elation and excitement of finding a solution that he hadn't even thought that it could have a negative effect.]
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[He doesn't need help. He can handle it. Why should things change now?]
...I've never had any sort of help before, with that. I guess I don't really see the point in changing things.
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[He doesn't really have a good reason, other than not knowing how to accept help.]
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Will you at least think about it?
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...Guess it wasn't too bad tonight, anyway...
[Just. Very stupid.]
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It doesn't have to be an all-the-time thing, either. You could just...call him when you need some back up, maybe.
[he shrugs a shoulder]
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