[He's pretty sure that's why Billy's frustrated anyway, so Teddy just keeps relaxed like it hadn't happened, takes a note of it. Right, don't say the obvious. But then, what can he say? It's a pretty sucky situation, and Teddy can't just tell him to suck it up and deal.]
I know. I know that's what you're wishing for. It really isn't fair to anyone.
[He slides his hand down Billy's hair to stroke the back of his neck, and he moves his head enough to kiss his temple. Once he pulls back from that, he gives a slightly helpless smile.]
I don't think anything I can say will help that, either. [He's pretty sure that both he and Billy know that everything he'd say will either be a repeat of everything Billy's told himself, or things that'll make him more frustrated. Hard to deflate immediate disappointment like this from the words of another; this takes ranting, thinking about it, then talking again with a clearer idea.
It's hard, not being able to really help. But sometimes, the best thing to do is to metaphorically take a step back.]
[July 11th | Action]
I know. I know that's what you're wishing for. It really isn't fair to anyone.
[He slides his hand down Billy's hair to stroke the back of his neck, and he moves his head enough to kiss his temple. Once he pulls back from that, he gives a slightly helpless smile.]
I don't think anything I can say will help that, either. [He's pretty sure that both he and Billy know that everything he'd say will either be a repeat of everything Billy's told himself, or things that'll make him more frustrated. Hard to deflate immediate disappointment like this from the words of another; this takes ranting, thinking about it, then talking again with a clearer idea.
It's hard, not being able to really help. But sometimes, the best thing to do is to metaphorically take a step back.]