[She doesn't have to, and Fitz does get a certain type of comfort from being in his ersatz TARDIS room. But her cabin is more comfortable for two people. He decides to take the leap and trust that she wouldn't offer if she didn't mean it.]
...It's probably better to stick to tea for the moment, ta.
I'll see you soon.
[Physically, there's no mark left of his encounter with Joel. It's far from the first time Fitz has been left with no sign that he was recently tortured. He prefers it to bearing the injuries, but it doesn't help with the detachment that tends to hit after.]
"After spending far too long tied to a chair, I definitely pick bed." He wasn't tied to a chair that long relatively, but 'at all' when it comes to being tied to a chair and tortured is too long. He doesn't believe in being generous about it.
It's not that Fitz doesn't know that she's upset that it happened to him, but it's still nice to have a sign. He's upset, but there's a resigned bitterness to it that he can't shake. It's easy for him to stop caring - stop really caring - quickly, even though he doesn't necessarily want to.
And, at the same time, he's glad to just have her here offering the comfort of tea and bed.
She kisses his cheek before she heads to the kitchen for their tea. "I
know. Planning how to be nice to people I care about is one of my favorite
things."
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Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 10:45 pm (UTC)Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 10:47 pm (UTC)[He manages to summon up some humor for it, because he needs that to push through some times.]
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 10:51 pm (UTC)Thank you, sweetheart. Your place or mine?
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 11:00 pm (UTC)[Her cabin has a lot of advantages, but Ethan said he'd tell Justine, which is the only thing that stops an immediate 'yes'.]
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 11:05 pm (UTC)Either cabin could have the advantage of me being there, darling. Mine has the advantage of a shower, a tub, and a kitchen, though.
[She sighs.] Are you hesitating for Justine reasons, or wanting to be in your own space, or something else entirely?
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 11:08 pm (UTC)[Which he thinks is extremely reasonable.
...It is a sign of the growth - and trust - that's come with their relationship that he answers so directly.]
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 11:11 pm (UTC)I can make an exception under the circumstances, love.
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 11:17 pm (UTC)If your sure. I can come by now.
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 11:20 pm (UTC)I'm sure.
Putting the kettle on for tea, but I can mix something stronger if you want it.
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 11:25 pm (UTC)I'll see you soon.
[Physically, there's no mark left of his encounter with Joel. It's far from the first time Fitz has been left with no sign that he was recently tortured. He prefers it to bearing the injuries, but it doesn't help with the detachment that tends to hit after.]
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-24 11:57 pm (UTC)Maggie wraps him up as soon as he's through the door, face pressed against him, murmuring into his shoulder, "What do you need right now?"
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-25 12:03 am (UTC)Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-25 12:10 am (UTC)"Of course, always. Just let me hold you while we do." She wants the tangible assurance he's in one piece. "Home theater, or straight to bed?"
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-25 12:15 am (UTC)Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-25 12:19 am (UTC)Maggie growls a little, low in her throat, but her grip on him deliberately doesn't tighten. He's had enough pain and discomfort.
And she keeps her voice soft when she goes back to words. "Let me just get the tea, then we can head up and I'll tuck you in somewhere soft, darling."
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-07-25 12:26 am (UTC)And, at the same time, he's glad to just have her here offering the comfort of tea and bed.
"You always have the best plans."
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-09-18 02:01 am (UTC)She kisses his cheek before she heads to the kitchen for their tea. "I know. Planning how to be nice to people I care about is one of my favorite things."
Re: Private | Voice
Date: 2025-09-21 04:06 am (UTC)