[he's seen Ryou exhausted and bedraggled before, of course, but it's the lack of collar that really sells the situation to Horatio, and tells him the most. whatever's happened isn't on the level of the little squabble they had after their return from the Wastelands. no, this is serious. big. damning for at least one if not both of them.
he lets the silence do a little heavy lifting as they move into the living room, breathing in slowly as he tries to consider how to handle this. Atem is his brother, but Ryou is his friend, and he cares deeply about them both. he can't take sides.]
Hm. ... You don't have to tell me what happened if you're not ready to. We can just talk about places, if you want. Pretty sure there are a decent amount of single apartments for rent around Bavan...
[he slips behind the bar, willing to play the role if needed, but just as willing to simply make a drink and then retreat to the couch so they can both sit and talk. he'll leave it to Ryou where he wants to land, how he wants to continue]
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sorry, November ate me alive
Date: 2022-12-05 05:18 am (UTC)he lets the silence do a little heavy lifting as they move into the living room, breathing in slowly as he tries to consider how to handle this. Atem is his brother, but Ryou is his friend, and he cares deeply about them both. he can't take sides.]
Hm. ... You don't have to tell me what happened if you're not ready to. We can just talk about places, if you want. Pretty sure there are a decent amount of single apartments for rent around Bavan...
[he slips behind the bar, willing to play the role if needed, but just as willing to simply make a drink and then retreat to the couch so they can both sit and talk. he'll leave it to Ryou where he wants to land, how he wants to continue]