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He sighed and sat opposite, running his fingers through his hair. "I doubt that. Okay, you know how I was, when Sollux beat me up? You look like how i felt when I was trying to calm down an' patch myself up. You're not gonna go stoic for much longer Dave." His tone gentled and he leaned forward to look at him in concern. "Please? Just for a few hours, on Sabriel. You can just go there an' I'll bundle all the blankets into the back cabin an' you can lie down an' relax an' stop straining it. I won't even bother you at all."

2015-08-20 12:26:29

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"I know how much I can take." By that he meant how much he could take before he passed out, which was the only excuse he saw not to work. He wanted to do something productive after failing so hard at a strife.

He still didnt like to see him worry though.

"...you're not bothering me. I guess can take a walk with you for a while."

2015-08-20 12:29:54

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"I know you do. But you're not gonna let it heal properly when you're like this, an' then what'll happen in the next strife? You'd still be injured an' then you'll probably get another injury." He reached across to squeeze his fingers, still looking at him in concern.

"Not a walk, no. A sit down, maybe not even a lie down if you really despise the idea. I can take you back to the marine park we went to yesterday, and we can sit and watch the seals or something for a bit." He just wanted him away from work and relaxing now.

2015-08-20 12:33:25

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"Who said I got this at a strife?" He said defensively, even though the only other possibility was him getting that in a bar fight.

He still looks reluctant, but he squeezes back nevertheless. He sighs. "Fine. A sit down, that's the most I'm doing. And that idea sounds good."

2015-08-20 12:36:06

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"Because I sure as hell don't think you got that at the gym." He glanced around to make sure no one was watching before bringin his knuckles up to his lips for a soft kiss. He didn't know if Dave wanted anyone to know, but he wanted to do it. "So you'll sit? Where? Sabriel or the marine park?"

2015-08-20 20:38:25

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Dave looked away from him at the accusation, but even this stubborn fuck couldn't help a soft smile at the kiss to his knuckles. "We can go to the marine park, sounds good."

2015-08-20 21:26:55

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He smiled, standing up and holding his hand properly to get him to stand up. He wasn't holding the hand on the injured side, and he squeezed again as he waited for him to remove his apron and head to his car with him, seeing as he drove there this morning.

2015-08-20 22:14:06

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He stood up with only a small sigh, reaching back to undo the knot on his appron. "Hold on, gotta go leave this in the staff room." He gives his hand a last squeeze, and walks over there to put the apron away. The girl seems relieved that Dave is going, and is happy to cover for him.

He then gets back to Eridan, holding his hand again as he tugs the other out.

2015-08-20 22:16:21

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He waited for him, taking his hand again and heading to the car. He let go only so they could hop in, reaching into the glovebox for the box of panadol he kept there, and grabbing the water bottle from his door. He handed both to Dave before starting the ignition.

2015-08-20 22:21:08

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He thanked him quietly and hurried to take both, the wound starting to hurt more than he could handle without whining. He reached over to kiss his cheek, and put the water away.

2015-08-20 22:31:30

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He reached to squeeze his hand again, putting the water away properly and pulling out of his parking spot to head out of town and to the highway. He didn't say much, giving Dave the opportunity to talk if he wanted to.

2015-08-20 22:35:08

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Dave held his hand quietly for the ride, not having anything to say. He couldn't find words to sooth him, only facts that would annoy and worry him further.

2015-08-20 22:36:16

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They were on the highway by the time he spoke again. "Did you at least get him one back?" He squeezed his hand, glancing at him quickly.

2015-08-20 22:41:25

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He took a while, but shook his head. "I was tired, it was after practice. Got sloppy."

2015-08-20 22:42:28

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He frowned, not really wanting to push the topic again when he was already in pain and closing off. He sighed, and chose not to speak his mind over the topic.

2015-08-21 01:24:40

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Dave squeezed his hand back, and went back to staying silent for the rest of the trip. He didn't want to think about it. It was a terrible performance.

2015-08-21 01:25:47

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"At least I can trust you to patch yourself up properly. I doubt your brother helped?" His expression was sour and he indicated to head off the highway and to the marine park.

2015-08-21 01:27:55

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"He stitched and patched me up, actually." He always did. At least when it was a spot he couldn't reach or when the cut was big.

2015-08-21 01:28:57

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He grumbled darkly, pulling into the parking lot of the marine park. "There's that at least." He stopped the car, turning to look at him. "What sort of ground rules do you two have? Like, even I wouldn't fight when I'm tired, or when ass-o-lot was tired."

2015-08-21 01:31:49

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"No using Cal, no flash stepping, no throwing anyone off the roof, and no going for the nuts or face." The first two were settled after John's dad decided to talk to Bro because of what Dave told John.

2015-08-21 01:35:26

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He frowned. "You should have more. They're round rules alright, but they're not the solid ones that are generally the undertones of every fight. Do you even have an out if you need it? Or do you strife every time your brother demands you do?" He looked concerned.

2015-08-21 01:38:10

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"The rules are fine." And with that he exited the car, not willing to tell him anything else about it. Dave could only tap out if he was still recovering or studying for an exam. And he certainly could only avoid a strife for so many days.

2015-08-21 01:39:48

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He made a mental note to go have a talk with one Bro Strider in the near future. And he knew that Dave wouldn't be happy but he felt like he needed to do it. Even if it was to talk about he ground rules properly.

He got out of the car, brining his wallet and phone with him before locking the car and following next to him.

2015-08-21 01:42:02

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That's why Dave worked so many shifts, he just wants to get away from home as often as he manages.

He walked to the entrance with his hands in his pockets, feeling better now that the painkillers were working, and paid for his own ticket.

2015-08-21 01:43:51

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He wanted to pay for him, but he was already doing it by the time Eridan got to the counter. He sighed and paid for his own, hesitantly taking his hand once they walked through the entrance. "I love you."

2015-08-21 01:58:12