IC Inbox

[holyposition]

WELCOME TO THE SALTBURNT NETWORK

USERNAME:
t.laughlin

text ❖ audio ❖ video

Comments

[mygoodsir]

Nothing. Just a passing thought.


Yes.

[holyposition]

I'd trust that he's capable, sure.

I don't know though. It seems silly to call in a second doctor for something that's all in my head. You've been helping me manage just fine.

[mygoodsir]

Just as an emergency measure, my darling. To keep you from agony while the medication takes hold.

[holyposition]

I still don't know. It's a really vulnerable position, and I just know I look like a crazy person every time. I only want you.

[mygoodsir]

You don't look crazy.

Alright. But if it's particularly bad, I may prescribe it. I will use any avenue available to give you relief.

[holyposition]

I'm waiting and screaming about the blood in my eyes when I'm not bleeding at all. It's pretty crazy.

It gets easier. I'm practically used to it.

[mygoodsir]

It is a delusion, but one forced upon you by the house. That is not the same as madness.

Tim. Don't lie to me.

[holyposition]

You, Koby, and Hawk are the only people who have seen me like that. I want to keep that list small.

I'm not! Sort of. I know the signs of when it's coming, I know how long to expect it to last, if I'm not medicated into sleep first. It makes it...not easy, obviously, but managable.

[mygoodsir]

Then I will respect that, unless it is unbearable.

I hate that I understand your point.

[holyposition]

I bear it every time, Harry. I wouldn't have been saddled with it if I couldn't.

I know you're just trying to take care of me. But you're doing a great job, you don't have to call in Stephen.

[mygoodsir]

I don't enjoy pointless suffering.

[holyposition]

I don't enjoy it either.

[mygoodsir]

Then you'll trust me if I think I should call for outside help.

[holyposition]

It's not about trusting you or not. It's personal.

[mygoodsir]

It is a bit, dear.

Alright. Not unless I have your permission, then.

[holyposition]

I trust you so much that I only want to be handled by you.

[mygoodsir]

Alright.

I adore you, Tim. I don't always succeed in assuring you, I know, but I do.

[holyposition]

What do you mean? Of course you do.

[mygoodsir]

I worry. With Hawk gone.

[holyposition]

That you're not doing enough? Harry, I haven't doubted how much you love me since the first time you said it.

It's just hard for me to deal with the standards here. It always has been, and I don't expect that'll ever change.

[mygoodsir]

What do you mean standards?

[holyposition]

You know. How everyone is entangled with everyone else. I get jealous but it doesn't mean I doubt you.

[mygoodsir]

I just want you to feel secure in every way.

[holyposition]

I am, in every way this place will let me.

[mygoodsir]

What do you want, Tim? That I cannot give you?