[ He's taking a moment to take in her voice when he answers, trying to read the tone for any change or emotion— everyone's acting so surprised he's already wary that something's happened. ]
Hey. Yeah, I am; glad to hear you're doing well. Is it okay that I'm here?
[ Code phrase: has Damon been an insufferable dumbass and fucked up? ]</small
forgive me my lateness sob
Hey. Yeah, I am; glad to hear you're doing well. Is it okay that I'm here?
[ Code phrase: has Damon been an insufferable dumbass and fucked up? ]</small
i was a mess til recently. its aaaaaall good <3
Beyond the fact that this place is crazy and I'm sorry you have to deal with it? Yeah, it's definitely okay you're here.
[A beat.]
Don't move. I'm coming over.