[Action, Augst 22nd]

[Teddy would like to ask just what's wrong, even though bits and pieces are starting to come together, and he can almost guess at what happened. But instead of asking, he just shuts his eyes, tightens his hold and lifts a hand to run his fingers through Billy's hair. He knows, he knows that Billy will tell him in due time, that he just needs to get this out of him first. Sadness, maybe? Or is it relief? It must be relief, with the thanks he was giving earlier.

So Teddy just stays as he is, holding Billy close and letting himself be a solid presence, and giving his boyfriend all the time he needs.]