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[geophile]

"You've reached Steven Stone. Leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can."

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[meouch]

I think you can do that without even trying.

[ ... ]

I mean, not because they're low or anything, but— you know.

[ he'd be a little more flustered or explain that with more energy, but everyone's a little exhausted right now. he just hopes he gets his point across... that steven doesn't actively need to try to meet those expectations, because he always does. it's just the nature of his being or something. ]

[geophile]

[ that makes him laugh. it's a little more than what adrien might have heard before - it's not complete, but more than just a small chuckle. strength aside, it's nice to hear those words.

it'll be another road to full recovery, but he can already feel things returning to relative normalcy. ]

Yes, I know what you meant. [ he pauses, letting the moment hang for just a second. ] Though now that I'm thinking about it, I think we both deserve a small treat. Would you like to accompany me for lunch once things have settled?

[meouch]

[ ooh. well, more signs of helping steven's mood certainly helps adrien's own, and that invitation to lunch is an additional plus. even if in the midst of a whole lot of emotions piling on him, and the situation not really being addressed... steven somehow finds a way to cheer him up.

and adrien really isn't sure how to express his gratitude for that.

his voice perks up, and: ]

You don't even need to ask.

[ haha. but he honestly really doesn't, adrien's always going to say yes. ]

Just tell me when, and I'm there.

[geophile]

[ while he certainly isn't feeling up to going out at the present moment, a confirmation like that means that he'll be contacting adrien again the day he feels back to normal. it'll help him settle back into routine, and maybe he'll be able to get the full scope of what happened to the younger man when he was taken.

it's not something he'll relentlessly pry into, but he just wants to make sure that adrien is okay, too. ]

I'll keep in touch.

[meouch]

Okay. I'll be right here. For that, and if you need any help with anything. Or, er, just for anything in general.

[ he pauses.

obviously there's another thing he wants to add onto that. ]

... Thanks, Steven.

[ just for everything, though he doesn't outright say that. maybe it's a little sappy and while he does feel a little shy about being so straightforward, it's true. all these things remind him to be grateful for the support and people he's met here, as it does make things easier.

not!dad especially.

so, for sure, he needs to do the same, any way he can. ]