{ he glances at her as he takes another spoonful, waits until he's done before he finishes. }
Shouldn't I start with something simpler?
{ he pokes around with his spoon then, she can probably tell he's taking his sweet time with it, incredibly slow like he's pushing himself to work through it. he's getting there, bit by bit. }
{ he still twitches slightly, but it isn't anything drastic. }
Have I eaten enough to satisfy your worries?
{ it's said with a sad sort of soft laugh, like he knows he isn't making it easy for her, but doesn't know what to do with himself to make it up to her, to try and relieve her of her worries. }
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
Date: 2026-01-22 11:42 pm (UTC)Shouldn't I start with something simpler?
{ he pokes around with his spoon then, she can probably tell he's taking his sweet time with it, incredibly slow like he's pushing himself to work through it. he's getting there, bit by bit. }
no subject
Date: 2026-02-06 11:28 pm (UTC)[She leans against his arm very gently, looking at him with a soft, fond smile.]
You don't have to force it down, sweet boy. I won't be insulted.
no subject
Date: 2026-02-09 09:14 pm (UTC){ his eyes stay down towards the bowl, takes another bite. }
And for that reason, I don't like to waste things either. It's just. Hard to stomach right now.
no subject
Date: 2026-02-14 09:51 pm (UTC)It'll keep, you know? You can put it back in the pot.
[It'll keep for a little while, at least. She should be able to portion it up and put it away for him to eat for a couple of days.]
no subject
Date: 2026-02-16 11:58 pm (UTC)Have I eaten enough to satisfy your worries?
{ it's said with a sad sort of soft laugh, like he knows he isn't making it easy for her, but doesn't know what to do with himself to make it up to her, to try and relieve her of her worries. }
no subject
Date: 2026-02-21 11:35 pm (UTC)If my only worries were about your nutrition, I would be entirely satisfied.
[He isn't making it easy, but she knows he isn't doing it on purpose. He's hurting and she wants to help in any way she can.]
Can I persuade you to try and get some rest?