Semi-Secluded Park Bench, Monday afternoon
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hasaknightjobMarc couldn't be in the apartment, was the thing.
He didn't want to be anywhere. Marc Spector had solid method to his coping mechanisms and they all boiled down to one concept: just don't. Don't be there. Don't deal.
Only running away wasn't an option because Marc had to consider Steven. And handing the body over to Steven was definitely not an option because as bad as this week was for Marc for Steven it was going to be a thousand times worse.
No prize for guessing if that was Marc's fault, of course.
The Steven of it all was why the apartment was a no go. Too much there that was Steven, too much that was personal. Marc was trying not to deal with memories, thank you, he didn't need help with the reminders.
So he went somewhere that meant nothing to him, which was a quiet bench in the park. And he went there with his last option for coping mechanisms, which was currently contained in a paper bag wrapped bottle at his side.
Maybe if he was lucky he and Steven wouldn't wake up until Sunday.
[For thems who know who they are. Warning for potential sensitive topics in addition to the unhealthy use of alcohol. More specific warnings will go up as needed. Safe for broadcast unless otherwise noted.]
He didn't want to be anywhere. Marc Spector had solid method to his coping mechanisms and they all boiled down to one concept: just don't. Don't be there. Don't deal.
Only running away wasn't an option because Marc had to consider Steven. And handing the body over to Steven was definitely not an option because as bad as this week was for Marc for Steven it was going to be a thousand times worse.
No prize for guessing if that was Marc's fault, of course.
The Steven of it all was why the apartment was a no go. Too much there that was Steven, too much that was personal. Marc was trying not to deal with memories, thank you, he didn't need help with the reminders.
So he went somewhere that meant nothing to him, which was a quiet bench in the park. And he went there with his last option for coping mechanisms, which was currently contained in a paper bag wrapped bottle at his side.
Maybe if he was lucky he and Steven wouldn't wake up until Sunday.
[For thems who know who they are. Warning for potential sensitive topics in addition to the unhealthy use of alcohol. More specific warnings will go up as needed. Safe for broadcast unless otherwise noted.]
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 03:04 am (UTC)"I'm fine," he said. Which would've been much more persuasive if not for how Watts's support was the only thing allowing him to stand.
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Date: 2022-10-04 03:08 am (UTC)Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 03:17 am (UTC)"It's fine," Marc said, because maybe this time saying it would work. "It's fine. I can handle it. It'll be me, and he doesn't have to - he'll be back for your trip and that'll be fine - "
Would it though? Damn it. Maybe going back to their world would make it worse. Shit. Marc was losing any idea of how to keep a handle on this.
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 03:35 am (UTC)Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 03:52 am (UTC)The sentiment of which was undercut by the way Marc's legs gave out. If Watts didn't have quick reflexes and reasonable strength, Marc was going to fall to his knees.
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 03:54 am (UTC)Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:12 am (UTC)And it was Steven now on his hands and knees and looking about to keel over. "Oh bloody hell. That's not easier when you know you're doing it."
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:21 am (UTC)Watts's own body language shifted as Steven took over: while he hadn't hesitated to get close to Marc in order to help him walk, he'd still held himself with a certain amount of tension. Now, his movements were softer, gentler. The hand that had been on Marc's waist slid up so it rested on Steven's back. "Steven, darling? Are you all right?"
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:28 am (UTC)Notably, Steven didn't sound as though he were drunk.
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:30 am (UTC)That was curious, certainly, how he sounded more disoriented than drunk.
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:38 am (UTC)Steven looked around, first at the area, then at Llewellyn. "We're... by the park?"
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:41 am (UTC)Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:44 am (UTC)It was dark out so this had to be some time after they had lunch, Steven figured.
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:47 am (UTC)"I'm afraid not," Watts said, looking apologetic as he remained crouched beside Steven. "It's Monday, as a matter of fact."
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:49 am (UTC)Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:55 am (UTC)"I can't speak to what happened over the weekend," he said. Saying that maybe Marc had needed to do some things felt wrong, even as it was his best guess considering how insistent Marc had been about Steven not needing to be around for 'it'. "But I can show you the date on my telephone if you'd like?"
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 04:59 am (UTC)Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 05:05 am (UTC)(And, of course, an extremely adorable wallpaper photo.)
"Monday," he repeated gently. And then: "I'm sorry."
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 05:15 am (UTC)"I don't remember," Steven admitted. The hand resting on Llewellyn's leg held tighter. "Marc - he must have needed it. Saturdays, you know. Been trying to leave those for him."
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 05:20 am (UTC)oneplace for Marc to visit."It was a quiet weekend, overall," Watts said, because that much was true. "Unremarkable."
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 05:22 am (UTC)Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 05:24 am (UTC)Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 05:26 am (UTC)Steven realized that might sound as though he'd forgotten what had just happened. "I - I know it was Marc. I'm sorry. It was kind of you to take care of him. Try to get him home."
Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 05:39 am (UTC)Re: Time to go home
Date: 2022-10-04 05:45 am (UTC)"Probably should," Steven agreed. He tried to stand up, any difficulty simply because he'd been kneeling on the cold ground. "Don't expect he's eaten anything. Doesn't feel like it."
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