Just try and sit back, get my palette wet, getting mentally prepared for the consequences [W4, Fri]

[hydrokinetics]

[It's some time after the investigation that Percy finds himself making rounds and checking on those he hasn't yet. He knows Yuna's in good hands, as is Xion, and that takes some weight off of him. He finds that he's restless though, frustrated that somehow something like this happened again under their noses.

It's why he finds Barnham in the hall holding a towel, and he tilts his head carefully. There's a box in his arms and Mrs. O'Leary's at his feet, barking cheerfully at the man who helped save her.

Percy, on the other hand, seems a little bummed to see Barnham's demeanor.]

Mr. Barnham? [Just a tentative address, just to see how Barnham's really holding up.]

Comments

[moraled]

[... Well. Honestly?]

Your determination cannot be faulted in any way, nor can your goals.

[Barnham shifts to rest a hand on Percy's shoulder, meeting his eyes seriously.]

If there is aught I can do for you at any point, please inform me. I, too, would see your goals accomplished.

[hydrokinetics]

[It's here he meets Barnham's eyes for a time before he bows his head, both quietly honored and humbled by that.]

...thank you, sir. [It's more than he could ask in this place when everyone wants to try to get home.] The most you could do for me now is stay safe and keep helping in trials. I think together we'll get better at these things and make it work. But above everything else, stay safe.

[moraled]

... I shall do my best.

[Isn't that all he can promise--to both of those requests?]

[hydrokinetics]

And I will, too.

[That is definitely all they can promise.]