recolle | [SEMI-OPEN] And the world gets smaller

WHO: Albert Wesker, whomever decides to join him (presumably you!)
WHERE: A coffee shop in Tisse; one of the squares in town
WHEN: 12/11 – 12/15
WHAT: Meetings with people, both planned and not. One open prompt, one semi-open.
WARNINGS: Discussion of various things that may not be ethical? Nothing graphic, it's just talk.

[I. PLANNED.]

[Those who were in contact with Wesker on the network post that he put out a while back and expressed actual interest in what he's doing will find that he's contacted you at some point during the week; the texts are all requesting a time at some point during the evening, after normal work hours, and they specify a location that's perhaps surprisingly public, given how cagey he tended to be on the post itself. But the coffee shop he's specified is quiet and low-traffic, the sort of place that lends itself well to privacy, and that's where he'll be waiting.

He's well-dressed, as he always is, the black suit is impeccable – though he's still wearing those dark glasses indoors, because apparently he's just like that; he's recognizable from his profile on Retrospec, at the very least. He'll glance over when you enter, but he'll allow you to come to him; as he'd said to a few people, these discussions are going to be one-on-one, there's no one else with him at the moment, and he isn't going to force the matter if anyone decides to simply not show or backs out of the discussion at any point.

After all, they're just there to talk, at least for the time being. Let's see where this goes.]

[II. UNPLANNED.]

[Of course, he's still around even when he's not meeting with people; Christmas shopping is...a thing, given that he still has no idea what he's supposed to get people given that he hasn't celebrated this holiday with anyone in a very long time, but even when he's not busy with that, he can be found in one of the squares throughout town, and he's got a...box with him? For some reason.

...It seems to be a somewhat noisy box that kind of makes little thudding noises like something is bumping against the interior once in a while. Once in a while, there is mild distressed screeching. ...Very melodic mild distressed screeching.

Dear god.

Either way, if the bats are giving you problems, he's going to notice; he'll watch for a while before speaking up, because that's just sort of his way, but eventually he will say something.]

If they're troubling you, I can take them off your hands.

[You know. As one does.]

[III. OTHERWISE.]

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[...You know, it's probably a good sign that he has to think about it?]

I had it once recently, but I believe that's reasonable, given the memories I was telling you about recently. Outside of that, however, it's been quite some time.

[That gets Jaeger to brighten immediately.]

That's wonderful! I'm really glad to hear that. It really was a dreadful nightmare, after all.

[...]

It hasn't been as terrible, the last few times. At least, not from what I recall.

[So, you know. It hasn't been completely unwinnable.]

That's also good news! I really am glad to hear it, Albert.

I'm coming to terms with it, I think. Whether I-

[Whether I have the right to or not, but he stops himself before it's out there. He's not going to bring that into it.

So just...let him shake his head a bit and start over.]

...It's something I've been less preoccupied with. It's still there, and it likely always will be to some extent, but it's been easier to manage and it isn't nearly as all-encompassing as it was.

...I'm glad. It really is a relief that it isn't eating you up like it was before. I don't expect it to ever vanish entirely, but it's good that it isn't as bad as it once was.

[He shifts the bags a bit so he can reach out for Wesker's hand.]

[...He is still going to look slightly like he wants to die a little at this, but he'll allow it once he's moved the box. We're in public...]

...I told you I would be fine eventually.

[Yes we are!! He'll happily take Wesker's hand!!]

I know. And I'm glad you are! It's just a relief, ja?

...Yes, I suppose.

[It's awkward, but it's more because it's just something that he finds kind of an odd thing to discuss, as opposed to something he disagrees with.]

I certainly think it is! You really were very troubled by it, after all. Having some relief from that really helps, I'm sure.

It was that obvious, then...

[...Buddy, you seem more relieved than he does, good lord.]

[Well, maybe he is!!]

Ja, it was. To me, at least!

You certainly seem relieved yourself, at any rate.

[There's nothing pointed behind it, though; just an observation.]

I am! I was worried about you. Nightmares are never pleasant, and that one was particularly awful, at least from what I saw of it.

...I'm still working on what we discussed, regarding it.

[You know. Focusing less on what's deserved and what isn't.]

I'm really glad to hear it.

[He squeezes Wesker's hand as if to confirm that.]

I really do hope you'll keep working on it.

I'm doing what I can, at any rate.

[Because he does believe what he said then, about that...not being a particularly good way to handle things? Or at least not being a particularly sane way to handle things. It's probably not normal? He doesn't know.]

I know you are. And I'm glad to hear it!

[He squeezes Wesker's hand again as if to confirm that.]

If there's ever anything I can do to help, just let me know. Even if it's just to remind you what my thoughts are!

[You know, in case you ever want him to tell you just how great you've been to him.]

...Perhaps at some point.

[NOT IN PUBLIC, HE WILL DIE]

You just don't want me to embarrass you in public, is that it~?

[listen. how was he supposed to resist.]

Save it for Christmas, if you really must at all.

[...THE SAYING IT, NOT THE EMBARRASSING HIM IN PUBLIC, PLEASE DON'T EMBARRASS HIM IN PUBLIC FULLSTOP?]

You make it sound like it's a bad thing! Though I suppose I can humor you just this once~

[He's grinning though, so clearly he's not letting go of it entirely, but yes, fine, you're spared for now. Treasure this moment.]

Consider it appreciated, then.

[thank you for not ensuring that we have any more casualties than the bats that his dogs decided to play with

...speaking of, they're still in that box, just. squeaking. this whole conversation has been happening to a backdrop of violently eeking bats in a box.]

[listen to them go, they certainly aren't happy in there...]

Of course, of course~ But don't think I'll forget this conversation so easily!

I know you won't.

[...he's gonna want to die come christmas

he knows this]

...We should return home, I suppose. I can always come back here later.

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