lookin' for a home to put q-ball in.

[spaceheart]

Mundane, I understand that you enjoy taking on new muses. Truly, I do, but how long has it been since you last watched Gundam Wing? Last read it? You're out of practice, mun, and I don't want you to feel hesitant about these things.

Perhaps it would be wise if you revised the canon before dropping in and doing this -- before finding me a 'home'.

No? Are you sure?

[ he looks a bit worried, and hesitant about that worrying, too. honestly, he has no hope for this. ]

Well.. Good luck to you then, I suppose..

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[trowa_barton]

[Sometimes things just need to be experienced first handed to be believed. So Trowa really doesn't blame Quatre for the continued optimism.]

I'll say one thing about these places. Generally speaking, even if you do die... you're brought back.

[A brief hesitation and then he forces himself to admit in a quieter voice.] Death is sometimes the better option.

[spaceheart]

[ the fact that Trowa has experienced any of these awful-sounding things hurts; he doesn't want any of his friends hurting after all they had already been through. he wants to raise his hand again or hug or just touch so he knows that his friend is okay right now, even if it's for a short while. the only reaction to that is his fists clenching slightly and his shoulders tensing. ]

These places are sounding worse and worse as we go along. Hopefully I won't end up somewhere quite as bad as that..

[ he doesn't hold much hope for it, though. ]

[trowa_barton]

[Then have the benefit of all that experience and what Trowa's learned, Quatre, as he reaches out after a brief hesitation and debate, and rests a hand on the blond's shoulder. Just a silent offer for a hug if Quatre wants it.]

There are good places out there. Just because I've had a less than excellent time doesn't mean they aren't to be found.

[Emotions. These things are hard to talk about okay?]

[spaceheart]

[ the invitation is acknowledged with a slight relaxing, and it doesn't take long for Quatre to practically throw himself at the other and wrap them both in the proffered hug. ]

Either way. I'm sorry that you were sent to those places and experienced those things.

[ vague as they are, Quatre can just about feel them. ]

[trowa_barton]

[The hand on Quatre's shoulder slips around him in a loose hug in return. Having a psuedo brother has helped immensely in getting Trowa to accept physical contact.]

Just worry about yourself for once. Everything else should work out if you do.

[spaceheart]

[ there's a weary look on his face, despite the fact that he knows Trowa can't see it. mostly due to the fact that his face is hidden in the other's shirt. ]

That isn't going to happen any time soon. I don't think I can ever stop worrying about you guys.

[trowa_barton]

[He doesn't have to see it to know it's there.]

Quatre... You don't have to stop entirely - that wouldn't be you. But if you'd let us take some of the burden, I'll be content.

[spaceheart]

You all already have too many burdens of your own resting on your shoulders. Just the fact that my being here for you all may help with that is good enough to ease some of my own.

[trowa_barton]

[Trowa gently gives Quatre's shoulder a little shake.]

You do more than that.

[spaceheart]

Well, I'm glad you believe so, Trowa.

[ Quatre himself doesn't think so, but he appreciates it immensely. ]

[trowa_barton]

I know so. [Firm conviction, right there.]