Arven squeezes his eyes shut as if that's going to stop the tears. But it's like the dam holding back all of his grief and fear since Jordi's death has been let loose.]
Then you gotta stop this. Stop and let us help you.
Well...when I was in the same spot, I had to admit to myself that I needed help in the first place. It was scary, but it was the best choice I ever made 'cause I got that help and a best buddy along the way.
[Wait. After another sniff, he adds:]
A human best buddy.
[Because Mabosstiff has not been dethroned as the best buddy.]
Ha... Don' worry. I'd never think about replacin' the Boss as your best bud.
[ But Arven is, what? Offering to be that friend? Or is he hoping Eli will find someone better suited for a depressed, chronically angry werewolf?
I mean. If... someone wants to give it a go... I guess 's something I'd... try, at least? 'cause I know I'm messed up. I don' got to admit that too much more.
[ He can think of enough besides Arven. Celeste, Izou, even Yi Sing, possibly. Sunrise, although she might not have many answers to his problems, considering. Mafuyu...
Well.
He imagines she won't want to deal with him again. ]
I guess... the first step is to get off the... the damn roof. Without falling over again.
After taking a moment to dry his eyes for hopefully the last time tonight, Arven pushes himself into a crouching position and holds on a hand for Eli to take.]
I can walk! I can... just help me keep upright, just like that... don' even think of carrying me!
[ His pride really isn't going to allow it, nope. He can leave on Arven, though, and being able to do that at least offers him some semblance of balance. ]
[ Eli trails off for a minute, thinking it over as they inevitably attempt the stairs. There's some staggering, that's for sure, but Eli can manage with both of their help. ]
I. Yeah? It'd be nice to camp without... worrying 'bout demons showing up... I think... have I camped before...? Before... mm... I don' know...
[Thank god Eli didn't take a tumble down the stairs. He might've brought Arven with him.]
Wait, what do you mean you don't know? [The demons part would be more alarming if he didn't already know about those.] I thought you said you liked sleeping outside.
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Arven squeezes his eyes shut as if that's going to stop the tears. But it's like the dam holding back all of his grief and fear since Jordi's death has been let loose.]
Then you gotta stop this. Stop and let us help you.
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Christ... this is pathetic... I mean, I want to. I jus' don't know how.
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Well...when I was in the same spot, I had to admit to myself that I needed help in the first place. It was scary, but it was the best choice I ever made 'cause I got that help and a best buddy along the way.
[Wait. After another sniff, he adds:]
A human best buddy.
[Because Mabosstiff has not been dethroned as the best buddy.]
So...maybe start there?
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Ha... Don' worry. I'd never think about replacin' the Boss as your best bud.
[ But Arven is, what? Offering to be that friend? Or is he hoping Eli will find someone better suited for a depressed, chronically angry werewolf?
I mean. If... someone wants to give it a go... I guess 's something I'd... try, at least? 'cause I know I'm messed up. I don' got to admit that too much more.
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[Not after everything he and Mabosstiff have been through.
That aside, he's relieved to hear Eli making some progress. It's time to pay forward the help that Juliana extended to him.]
I wouldn't have stayed up here if I wasn't willing, and I doubt I'm the only one.
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[ He can think of enough besides Arven. Celeste, Izou, even Yi Sing, possibly. Sunrise, although she might not have many answers to his problems, considering. Mafuyu...
Well.
He imagines she won't want to deal with him again. ]
I guess... the first step is to get off the... the damn roof. Without falling over again.
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After taking a moment to dry his eyes for hopefully the last time tonight, Arven pushes himself into a crouching position and holds on a hand for Eli to take.]
I'll help you down.
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...thanks.
[ He'll cringe about being so pathetic once he's sober, so, for now, he'll reach out to grip Arven's offered hand for the extra help up to his feet. ]
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Once he gets Eli to his feet, he wraps his arm around Eli's waist for support.]
How's this? Think you can walk with me holding you? Or do you need to be...carried.
[He can do it, it's just...he's got a feeling Eli's pride would argue with the idea.]
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[ His pride really isn't going to allow it, nope. He can leave on Arven, though, and being able to do that at least offers him some semblance of balance. ]
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C'mon, have a little faith in your buddy Arven. I asked for a reason!
[He keeps a firm grip on Eli as he steers them toward the way down.]
Let's go, Mabosstiff.
[Woof. Mabosstiff positions himself on the other side of Eli for additional support in case things go pear-shaped.]
Say, Eli, something you said got me thinking... We should go camping sometime. I've always preferred the outdoors, too.
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[ Eli trails off for a minute, thinking it over as they inevitably attempt the stairs. There's some staggering, that's for sure, but Eli can manage with both of their help. ]
I. Yeah? It'd be nice to camp without... worrying 'bout demons showing up... I think... have I camped before...? Before... mm... I don' know...
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Wait, what do you mean you don't know? [The demons part would be more alarming if he didn't already know about those.] I thought you said you liked sleeping outside.
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[ Arven clearly does not know. ]
For fun... I mean, yeah, I like. I sleep outside when I can. But it isn't part of some... activity or... it's just life?