[ "Treat yourself kindly today," and the first thing he thinks about is how not even an hour ago he was making out with his boyfriend. Maybe he was treating himself too kindly and he should have been here (no, that's not it). ]
[ He doesn't quite look up but he does give a small nod. The 'thanks' is a quiet breath and still.... He doesn't move to get up. Not yet, not until he's fully composed himself does he stand. ]
Re: 241; later morning
[ He doesn't quite look up but he does give a small nod. The 'thanks' is a quiet breath and still.... He doesn't move to get up. Not yet, not until he's fully composed himself does he stand. ]