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[orenosei]

doppo is like a cat under the stairs
you just gotta coax him out



and jakurai is really good at that.

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[orenosei]

Coffee, because it is not like I will rest well tonight anyways.

[ Looks like something MIGHT be bothering Doppo lately.]

[medicative]

Doppo...

[crossing the distance between them, Jakurai looks down at Doppo with nothing but warm concern on his face.]

Tell me what's weighing on your mind. You know you always can.

[orenosei]

It is nothing concerning. The same as usual?

[But Sensei is here and concerned.]

I don't mean to trouble you.

[medicative]

Think of it this way - telling me, when I've already offered to help, is not troubling me. But then someone dear to me who insists he's fine when I can see that he is not and refuses to share, thinking he's a burden...that is what's troublesome.

[with how close they've become, he feels no hesitation at reaching out to skim his fingertips over Doppo's cheek. how he wishes he could undo all the hurt in him with a song, but sometimes even the Mics can't fix things.]

[orenosei]

[He leans his head into the touches.]

I am feeling stressed, is all. Nothing different than normal. Perhaps a little more heightened than usual.

[medicative]

You're here now. And I know your weekend is beginning - tonight and tomorrow can be just for you alone.

[leaning in, he presses a kiss to Doppo's forehead.]

Neither of us has anywhere to be.

[orenosei]

[Sensei always knew how to disarm him, huh? Well...he gives in rather easily. So much so.... perhaps he may really be in love with Sensei.]

I'll relax.

[medicative]

Good.

[stepping back, he moves toward the living room again.]

I'm afraid I'm not the most exciting of company right now, but you're free to do anything you wish. My home is yours.

[read like him, watch TV, take a shower, hell, even make himself coffee. Jakurai will settle himself back on the couch with his book, legs outstretched - he's comfortable, and isn't afraid to show it.]

[orenosei]

[He follows Jakurai into his living area....back to the couch. He doesn't need Jakurai to be exciting company. Just...company.

After a moment of indecision....he's going to flop over on the couch. Head in Jakurai's lap.


He did say he could do anything.]

[medicative]

[it's definitely surprising to have Doppo put his head in his lap, but, well, if it's what he wants? it's what he gets. healthier than drinking coffee, and it doesn't interfere with Jakurai's life. in fact, he's happier to have him close.

almost absently, one hand moves down to his hair, to stroke it gently in a soothing motion. it also reassures Jakurai, to be able to touch Doppo and know that he's so near - unwinding his own tension from the week of caring for patients and worrying about his team and all.]

merry christmas i have risen from the dead??????

[orenosei]

[He hates to worry Jakurai so much, actually. So if putting his head in Jakurai's lap can quell those worries his leader has just a little bit. He'll do it. He's tired, he's strung out, he's never in the best headspace.]

Sensei, you seem thoughtful tonight.

[It's said in the quiet space.]

[medicative]

Do I? I suppose I am.

[a pause, and then he continues.]

Right now I'm thinking about that I'm glad to have you here with me tonight.

[orenosei]

I...besides Hifumi, no one is every really glad to have me around. So it makes me happy that you want me around. Is that wrong?

[He leans into Jakurai's hands. Bathing in the affection.]

My boss got onto me again today, it's a wonder I still work there...