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[madhatted]

[The voice that of the message is probably not the one you expect. And if you're Gilbert, probably causes traumatic flashbacks. It's certainly Break's voice, but a bit high pitched and more comical...]

Hello, this is Emily! You're obviously an idiot who can't even come see someone in person if it's important, but I'll take pity on you anyways. Leave a message and I'll tell the wonderful and charming Mr. Break about it if it's worth it!

[are you sure you even want to leave a message now]

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[unicornered]

[ She's glad they hadn't said it. It wouldn't have meant as much, coming from a messenger, no matter how close she was to them.

And now-- she nods, mutely, before the tears get the better of her and she has to hide her face in her hands. ]

[madhatted]

Sharon...

[ It breaks his heart to see this, and he wants nothing more than to stand up and come to her side. He wants to wrap his arms around her and hug her, like a big brother is supposed to, but he's not sure if it's a gesture that would be appreciated or accepted. He pauses awkwardly, but then pats the seat next to him on the couch. She won't be able to see it, but she'll at least hear it, hopefully. ]

Come sit with me. [ er... ] If that's alright.

[unicornered]

[ She will, even though it takes her a minute to compose herself, safe within the darkness of her palms before she lowers them and moves over to seat herself beside him. ]

I-it's acceptable right now.

[madhatted]

[ He hesitates, his hand faltering, but then he reaches around to put his arm around her shoulders. He wants to comfort her, but at the moment, he's unsure how. ]

Then stay here for a while. If you want to, you can rely on your useless older brother for a while. [ He pauses, then adds: ] And I'll rely on you.

[unicornered]

Then at least you've improved in one respect...

[ but she sighs, leaning a little more against him. ]

[madhatted]

[ And really, he's never been happier for that. It almost makes him flustered at how much it pleases him. ]

...I'm trying, at least.