yesterday.

showed up at the others house, looking for him. He had a feeling he was outside, so he walked around looking for him.

dragged the hand down over his eyes. The wind was a little strong today and he'd hoped that'd distract him.

frowned when he noticed him. "Hej, Norge...?

flinched and lifted his hand slightly, glancing up at him. He raised his other hand to his head and rubbed his temples, looking down again._

"Hei, Søren."

stood beside him and tilted his head. "How're ye doin'...?" He kind of couldn't help but notice what was happening in Norway now.

covered his eyes with both his hands. "Brilliant." He didn't care how obvious the lie was.

sighed. "What can I do to help?" He hated seeing the other like this.

shrugged and fell silent. He'd hoped the wind and fresh air would've helped him, but seemingly it did not.

rubbed his back a bit, sighing. "Ye'll get through this. I'll help with the slack so ye're not stressed with work even."

rubbed his hands slowly over his eyes, barely registering his comment or the touch. "Takk."

pouted. "... Wanna go to a bar?"

snorted humourlessly and pressed the heels of his hands to his eyes. "Nei, I don't want to go to a stinkin' bar."

sighs and shook his head. He didn't know how to properly comfort the other.

quietly pulled his knees up and crossed his arms over them, hiding his face.

sat down and rubbed his back lightly. "Norge, if ye need anyone to talk to 'bout anythin'... ye know..."

uttered a small hum in acknowledgement. A shiver ran through his body and he shifted his head to hide his face in the crook of his elbow.

frowned. He hated seeing Nor like this, it just wasn't him and it hurt. He tilted the others head to rest on his shoulder and rubbed his

side.

made a small sound in protest, though he did not bother moving back. Instead he pressed a hand to his eyes again, his breath uneven by now.

kissed the top of his head lightly. "I'm here, Nor. Ye don't have to hold anythin' in... I won't judge ye."

"I'm not holdi-" He choked on the last word and cursed himself shakingly, then buried his face in the other's shoulder.

just kept quiet and rubbed his back, holding him close. He almost wanted to tell the other to cry, just to let out all the pent up emotions.

tried to keep quiet and return to his normal state, but the memories and emotions came rushing back and his breath hitched despite himself.

... just pulled the other into his lap, resting his head against his chest and wrapped his arms around him. He wanted to try and protect

him from his own emotions some how.

almost struggled against him on instinct, though he couldn't find the will to. He wrapped his arms around himself, trembling and keeping his

eyes shut tight.

kissed his forehead. "Norge... I'm here for ye..." He spoke in old Norse, wanting to comfort the other.

nodded a bit, attempting to calm down. "Mhm.." He put a hand over his own chest and he could feel his eyes sting.

stroked his hair lightly, wanting him to calm down. He took a deep breath and sighed quietly.

curled his fingers in his shirt, clenching the material. He hurt worse.

wanted him to let it all out, it'd make him feel better.

found it difficult doing so. He.. did not want to appear weak. Despite this, he couldn't help the few silent tears betraying him.

wouldn't think of him as weak. He knew how emotional it was for him and his people. He held his head closer, as if protecting anyone from

seeing him. Not like anyone would be around, but still.

eventually, finally, he let himself cry. Softly, quietly and clutching his own shirt right above his heart.

smiled sadly at him but was glad he finally let go. He continued to hold his head against his chest and rub his arm a bit.

's crying was barely audible. Another thing he'd practised should anyone be near him. He was more grateful for the comfort than he thought

he'd be.

thought it was for the best the other didn't make a sound. He didn't even care that his shirt was getting wet from the others tears, he

just wanted to be there for him.

managed to calm down after a short while, never having been much of a crier. He stared blankly ahead, steadily calming his breathing.

let him calm down for a few more minutes as he rubbed his arm and back. "Feel better, Norge?"

nods a bit and lets his hand fall to his lap. He remains silent, not moving away yet.

wrapped his arms around him tightly and sighed. "After this, ye should have a nice calmin' shower. I can make some hot cocoa too."

just shrugs, glad to finally have that done and over with though he still wasn't in the best of moods. "Cocoa sounds nice.." He muttered.

nods a little and got up, bringing him up as well.