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[eyediot]

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[eyediot]

Well-

[He leans into that hug, carefully gets both arms around him. Goober does lift his head to watch, make sure Jon isn't being hurt. But he seems fine enough.]

I think it was an appropriate amount of worry considering.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Shh, Goober. Algric would never hurt Jon like that. He clings to this past version of Jonah for a moment. ]

I - I know. And I am sorry, Jon.

[eyediot]

...You all made it back. That's what's important. And- And it seems like. You all are able to have everything you need.

[He buries his face into Algric's shoulder a bit, taking in his scent, the feeling of his warmth seeping into the man's skin. It's good. It's good feeling him here.]

A part of me still regrets not being able to go with you all.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ The more Jon hugs him, the more warmth returns. Algric is only really partially in the Lonely, after all, and this ... this still feels good. ]

I know. But - I'm glad you didn't, Jon. I'm so grateful to you for staying safe instead.

[eyediot]

I know. And - and I know Martin and Tim were relieved as well. I just... I hate not being able to do anything now.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Algric nudges his shoulder. ]

That's not true. There's loads you can do.

[eyediot]

Oh? Please tell me what I can do when I can't see, can't- I'm having trouble even adjusting and finding work. What can I do.

[curriculum_fictae]

Jon, please. Give yourself time. This is new.

[eyediot]

[Sounds a lot like "There's nothing you can do Jon, you did this to yourself."]

Then I don't know what I can do otherwise.

[curriculum_fictae]

Well - well, start with small things. What about cooking?

[eyediot]

I'm still getting used to all the markers Tim set up. Where everything is, I don't know if I can fix things I used to.

[curriculum_fictae]

Then I'll cook with you. I'll help, Jon.

[eyediot]

[He hesitates, sitting back just a hair. Thinking.]

Did you have something in mind?

[curriculum_fictae]

I mean. Scones are a classic?

[eyediot]

I've never made them. [He almost sounds sheepish about it. But Martin's are always good...]

All right. I... can give that a try with you.

[curriculum_fictae]

Thank you, Jon. I'd really enjoy that.

[ He leans over to press a kiss to Jon's forehead. ]

[eyediot]

[He tilts his head down for the affection just as Algric leans in for it, odd that it was so predictable.]

I'll try not to make a mess of things.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ That ... really was odd. Enough to make Algric frown. There'd been so many little coincidences... ]

I'm sure it'll be fine. I -

[ Damn it, he had to ask. ]

Are you feeling all right? In general?

[eyediot]

[Jon pauses at that question. Not because of the question itself, but because... surely there's some reason that Algric would ask? Is he feeling all right?]

Besides feeling overwhelmed and frustrated? Yes, I.. I think so.

[curriculum_fictae]

[ Indeed, there is a reason, but even Algric can’t pinpoint it. ]

I mean - that’s fair? But ... I don’t know. Something just feels off.

[eyediot]

Well... L-like you said, I'm... adjusting still. It's... strange, not having the Eye suddenly. I hadn't realized how accustomed to it I'd gotten.

[curriculum_fictae]

Yeah. Just - Knowing things, right?

[ He starts getting down supplies in the kitchen. ]

[eyediot]

Right. And not ... seeing things.

[He listens to that, head turning a little.]

Wh-what are you getting down?

[curriculum_fictae]

Oh, ah. Just the basics. Flour, sugar ...

[ He sets all of them out neatly on the countertop. ]

[eyediot]

Oh. Right.

[He stands like he's thinking, then starts feeling along the edge of the counter for the little markers Tim had set up. Feels for the right one, then stops at the right marker and touches for the handle. Feels around in the drawer for the whisk, the ...what he hopes is a mixing spoon without putting his fingers all over it.

Don't mind his silence, he's trying to focus.]