“It's almost Valentine's Day. If Dee and Elliot aren't being cute together that day, I'm gonna riot.”

“Thank you, Luce.”

“Oh shit- I'm sorry!”

“I know.. All you can do is wait for him and have hope that everything turns out fine. It'll be okay.”

“Hey, Luce. Listen to me. It's fine if you're worried about him and if you miss him, I would miss my significant other as well if I were in this situation. All you can do is wait for him. Besides, you're not complaining, you're just venting your worries.”

Attention? Attention!! "Hi!"

Hugs him happily. "Elliot!"

That's alright! Don't worry!

Grins back. "I've been pretty great! How're you?"

“You aren't burdening me, Luci. I want to help you and if that means you venting to me about your worries and fears, you better believe I'll be there for you.”

Al nods and hugs her gently, his embrace feeling like a hug from one of those giant teddy bears.

He gently rubs her back in comforting, circular motions. No words are spoken from him.

Al laughs a bit. “You've never annoyed me, El.”

He continues the motions of his hand and takes deep breaths for her to copy.

“Anything for a friend. Remember that you can always come to me for anything, okay?”

Soft smile. “You've got me til the end of time.”

Grins. “Aw, thank you.”

* ` · ／ and we're back 😌

he's back and pretty tired. staying over with your distant aunt who seems to harbor a strange dislike can bring a tired feel. ah, well. nothing a little interaction can't fix.