don't go breaking my heart

[inaclearing]

[Well. All that sure happened!

Brett hasn't done much for one of these post-trial gatherings thus far, but he's been trying very hard to be functional lately, and...well, the fact that so many other people aren't okay right now just makes that all the more important. So he'll go around telling people, or slipping notes under doors if need be:]

We're going to have some food at the bar, if anyone wants it.

- Brett & Joy

[It feels a little weird to have it there, but...let's be honest. He expects quite a few people will be passing through the bar of the own accord tonight. They may as well not drink on empty stomachs.

There's not a ton going on. Brett's figured out how to turn the light-up dance floor off - it seemed a little inappropriate. Despite being hosted at the bar, Brett hasn't actually set out any alcohol; there's tamagoyaki and a big vat of chicken noodle soup sitting on some tables in the middle of the room, as well as tea for anyone who wants a drink that isn't alcoholic. Everyone who does want to drink can serve themselves. Also, someone has draped a rainbow pride flag over the bar? It seems appropriate given who's throwing the party, at least, and he didn't really have it in his to stop Joy, so.

You're free to turn on some music, if you want. Brett couldn't pick anything out on the jukebox, it seems.]

Comments

[visiblepattern]

Do you think so...? I've never really had much reason to consider it such before.

[howveryglib]

I believe so, yes. It means that even though you carry the responsibility to navigate the whims of the world, it is not as though there is anyone or anything looking at you in judgment and deciding what you "deserve" to attain or to endure. It simply happens regardless.

[visiblepattern]

...I don't know if I prefer that or not.

[Again, at least he's being honest about it.]

It just makes more sense to me to feel like I did something wrong. Something to deserve this.

[howveryglib]

I suppose it is difficult to imagine it that way if you have spent the majority of your life thinking otherwise. Nevertheless, I personally do not believe you have done anything wrong.

[visiblepattern]

...It means a lot to hear that.

[He goes quiet for a moment after that's out there, though.]

I'm going to try to be all right. I don't know how well I can manage that tonight, but I'll do my best to keep going. Thank you for the, ah... The tea.

[It's a little amorphous with honey but he does appreciate the gesture?]

[howveryglib]

[He nods.]

You have done remarkably well, I think, given the circumstances. Take your time and get as much rest as you are able, and if you need anything else, simply say the word.

[visiblepattern]

[It draws a smile out of him, anyway.]

I'll try to. Thank you.

[howveryglib]

You are quite welcome.

[he'll give another meaningful, fatherly shoulder pat before heading to leave!]