[Off-Comm Threads]

[averagemedium]

(Just a catch-all post for any threads that need to be moved to off-comm logs, or started off-comm to begin with. May contain content over PG13, potential squick, etc.)

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[necrowmantic]

[It was another thing to take in, to push back and accept.

Letting go- with his teeth, at least- he shakes his head wordlessly, shifting to nudge his head underneath Ryan's chin, burying his face against his neck.

He really didn't want to think about him dying again, no matter how many years ago it was to him.]

[averagemedium]

[Ryan tucks his chin on top of Henry's head, his own tilting slightly to be able to nuzzle there. The lack of words is an expected thing, and he's silent as well in his comforting; one hand shifts up to rub firmly at Henry's back in a steady, repetitive motion, and as Ryan holds him close he rocks slightly, a similarly steady and gentle movement meant to soothe as much as he can.

The only sound he bothers making isn't to say anything-- instead he's simply humming something under his breath, a tune he's always personally found calming. They don't need to talk about it, but he still can't stand when Henry's obviously uncomfortable.]

[necrowmantic]

[He breaths slowly, gradually relaxing properly. Henry hadn't slept since he'd found Ryan gone. But he lets himself focus on nothing but his voice- for now, nothing else mattered, Ryan was there, and intact. He was alive now.

Under these conditions, it won't be long at all before Henry passes out, reassured by the sound, warmth, the familiar scent. But he fumbles for one of Ryan's hands first, pulling the ring off his own finger, where he'd kept it in his absence- and pressing it back in place.]

[averagemedium]

Thanks, love.

[It's a quiet murmur as he laces his fingers into Henry's, squeezing gently. The ring's a comfort, a reminder that what he remembers leaving here in his absence is all still real.

Ryan's content to rest there and hold him while he sleeps, even if he's not quite tired enough to pass out himself; he wouldn't dream of disturbing him, and besides, he'd forgotten just how cute Henry is when he's sleeping. Still, once he's sure his partner's unconscious, he'll eventually try to move him gently enough that he doesn't wake, so that Ryan can curl up with him in bed instead.]