paradisalost | † 53

[filter: Ianto, Paul Smecker, Eunice Bloom]

[his words are quiet, and sincere... obviously laden with guilt, as he says:]

...I can't... begin, to apologize enough for... everything.

[...] Thank you for taking His Holiness somewhere safe. I truly owe all three of you a debt I can't fathom ever being able to repay... but, I...

[...]

If there's anything I can do... Anything. Please... don't hesitate to ask.

Again, I'm... very, very sorry. ...Mr. Ianto, is your-- [agh. he feels so bad;;]

...Is your hand alright? ...Please take care. [/ianto, paul, eunice]

[filter: Elektra, Spike Spiegel, Question]

Please let me know you're alright. [/elektra, spike, question]

[filter: Faye]

I realize... I'm not one of your favorite people in Paradisa by any means, but...

[...well. things certainly have changed, haven't they? he figures now, she might need someone to talk to... and there's no one quite as relatable as another monster, right?]

If you need someone to speak to... you can find me, anytime you'd like.

I won't pass judgment for what you did. It would be... hypocritical of me, wouldn't it?

So I hope you wouldn't be afraid. And if you don't want to talk to me, I understand, but...

Please, Faye. ...Please speak to someone. Anyone. Don't let it eat you alive, even if you feel you deserve it. ...Especially if you feel you deserve it.

[...]

...Please take care. [/faye]

[filter: Alec]

[...there's a really, really long pause...]

Alec...? It's... Father Abel.

[...]

...I'm... very sorry, for everything. Very sorry, that you-- were frightened, and--

[......]

I'm sorry. [/alec]

[once he got the hard part out of the way, Abel closes the journal with a sigh and down to sit at the edge of his bed in the clinic. other than being pale from hefty blood loss and a mess of bandages thankfully hidden underneath his loose white PJ's (with a fashionable yellow ducky pattern on the pants, might I add), he's looking more penitent and tired than genuinely hurt or sick.

he could use some company if you're in the mood to bug a priest? feel free to give sugar / hugs / making obnoxious commentary about his obviously amazing fashion sense / INJECT WITH SHOUNEN OPTIMISM because that would be awesome]

[ooc: open post for the clinic...! if your character is laid up there, too, Abel will probably get up and wander over to bug them if they look like they need company, too, so feel free to tag in 8)]

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[Late reply; he's been sleeping like a champ with a gaping chest wound and otherwise ignoring the world. He also sounds entirely too casual when he dictates back.]

Yeah, considering.

[poor bro. ;;]

How are you holding up? In better shape than when I saw you last, I'd hope...

[He knows he's not the only one. Makes it hard to complain.]

I'll live. [Or whatever he's calling it.] You?

I'm just fine.

[...a little pause]

Ah. ...Mr. Spiegel.

[....]

I realize it isn't... well. This might not be the sort of thing you want to talk about, but...

If you need to... my door is always open, alright? ['cause he kind of worries man. that's a lot to put on a dude's plate...]

[Spike isn't the sharing type, but Abel is a decent guy, so he doesn't shut him down. Nice to have friends in Hell.]

I appreciate it. ... For before too. I owe you.

Don't worry about it, hm?

...Consider it a favor between friends.

...

I'm sure you've got a lot of those.

I could say the same for you, Spike.

[Heh, that's right. He's the popular one.]

I try not to brag.

[a little laugh]

How humble! My, you must truly be a bit with the ladies. [I mean, look how popular you are with Faye :3]

[Oh, yeah. He was one of the very first people she wanted to murder.]

Apparently. I'm off to a good start.

[it's his own brand of special charm, really.]

Aren't you? I'm rather impressed! You should teach me some of your tricks of the trade.

Well, I did say I owed you a favor.

You did, didn't you? I don't know; I could collect, but I said I wouldn't. Do I really want to retract that cool moment? Hmm...

You can get back to me on that one.

[chuckles] How generous of you!

Well, I'll think on it, then.

No problem.