(closed) god, it’s been a hell of a week

[scholiast]

who: lucretia + others (hmu if you'd like a starter!)
what: catch all for a couple things + canon update time :)
when: end of aug start of sep
where: here there everywhere
warnings: will be updated if they occur

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[scholiast]

I... (Lucretia's expression turns stricken; for a moment, she's concerned she might cry again, but manages to hold it back after a few deep, even breaths.)

I don't really want to be alone, either.

[dancingmd]

(No, no, no, she sees that expression and worries for a moment that she said the wrong thing. The desire to fix this, to make it better is intense, though she knows there's no easy solution.

Instead, she settles on a hug.)

You won't be.

[scholiast]

(On the contrary, Beverly absolutely said the right thing. Lucretia isn't used to talking about this: she had shoved it all down after the fact and left it to simmer away in the back of her mind, because it was easier. She's belatedly aware that she's paying for that negligence now.

A hug is greatly appreciated; Lucretia sinks into her embrace, and links her arms gently around Beverly's waist with a sigh.)

Thank you. I know this is a lot, but– it really helps.

[dancingmd]

(Beverly will hold her for as long as she needs, rubbing her back gently.)

It's what friends are for.

[scholiast]

Yeah.

(This is something that she needs to remind herself of, instead of assuming she's only burdening people by talking to them about what happened. She lets Beverly hold her for a little bit longer, then pulls away, smiling quickly, embarrassed as she wipes her eyes again.)

[dancingmd]

(She smiles back, then reaches over to her bedside table for a tissue, which she hands to Lucretia.)

Here.

[scholiast]

(Lucretia exhales in a big rush as she takes it gratefully.)

Okay, I think I'm done. (Crying, that is.) I'm gonna get up.

[dancingmd]

Okay. Do you need me to get you anything?

[scholiast]

I'm good, I know where the kettle is.

Will you go back to sleep if I promise to wake you up if I need anything?

[dancingmd]

(She hesitates, wanting to stay with Lucretia but then she gives in and nods.)

If you're sure.

[scholiast]

I'm sure. And I promise.

(She pulls back the covers, swinging her legs around to stand.)

Is... uh, is it okay if I leave the door slightly open, though? Just so I... know that somebody's there.

[dancingmd]

Of course.

(She smiles softly.)

Good night.

[scholiast]

See you in the morning.