... So?

So nothing. Anything up? :0

... The sky. >.>

....... *sigh*

reaches out and ruffles the boy's hair.

sends a half hearted glare at Shamal. "Stop that."

pulls the boy over for a pseudo-manly hug. He awkwardly pats his back.

There is obviously something wrong, and you're obviously not going to tell me, so... yosh, yosh. *pat pat*

sighs softly, leaning into the hug. This is... oddly comforting, somehow.

My office is open all the time, y'know. I don't mind you dropping in. Unless I have a woman around. :0

... Aa.

pulls the boy away and takes a good look at his face. "Seriously, kid, you look like shit."

... So?

So get some rest. *quietly*

....... I would if I could. >.>

Nonsense. You always can.

I'll try.

if he should steal some alcohol from Shamal. That should help him forget about everything else. For a while, at least.

Anyway, school's out. Go home. And *don't* bother with your boss, for once... you need to make time for yourself.

shook his head. "I can't make him worry..."

You're going to make him worry more if you put on a show. That kid's pretty sharp.

sighed. "... I guess you're right."

Of course I'm right.