[ Oh, man, yeah, super wigged out still. He's terrified the station's going to start talking, too, even though he ended up making friends with the castle.
But that's not the point here. The point is that he almost throws his neck out from the whiplash he gets after jolting his head around to spot Blue. ]
You could have seen me back there, too!!
[ It's accidentally sent across their link, but he doesn't exactly regret it. As hypocritical as it is, Finn was worried sick about Blue wandering in the dreamscape all by himself!! So Finn approaches quickly and speaks aloud this time. ]
[whoa hey hey that's a lot of fuss blowing his way! Blue's smile is wincing for the heartbeat it takes to acclimate, but he conveys a more steady level of calm.
then again, a rabbit could convey more calm than Finn right now, huh.
while reaching to put a reassuring hand on Finn's arm:] I'm not hurt. See?
[ There's an argument for all of Blue's comebacks, Finn's pretty sure. But he reaches back for him, too, closing some of the distance between them while his hands find Blue's sides, giving him a good look over.
In all honesty, he already knows he's okay. It just-... That sucked, y'know. That really sucked. ]
[being touched opens up avenues for more precise understanding, and Blue gets a better glimpse at what's really affecting Finn and causing such worry. it really was an experience quite unlike anything he had encountered before, and it rattled him, didn't it? Blue hangs onto both of his arms, nodding, trying to exude a bit more certainty than what he's receiving.]
[ Finn tilts his head, looking at him a little strangely, confused. ]
Yes? [ Sort of? ] To protect each other. To not be alone.
You don't have to do things like that alone.
[ Gosh, he hopes he's not on the cusp of an argument. His tone, at least, is as unconfrontational as it gets, but he knows what the words sound like. He... can't help that much. ]
[he considers that for a few seconds - that and all it's come with. he's aware of the little ache it causes just hearing something like to not be alone, because it's hard to refute that outside of Finn's company, it can be easy to feel that way.
his grip tightens a little - briefly, reflexively.]
Do you...think I was wrong? Choosing as I did. [then and there, it seemed the only choice. getting Finn out there, to the others he knew...to keep himself contained within, finally in a space where he was strong.
...it didn't really add up to much in the end, now did it? that stings a little, too.]
I don't know... No one got hurt, and I knew that you could handle yourself, but-... We're a team, right? All of us. We should stick together, stay at each other's side.
I understand why you did that, it makes sense. I couldn't in good conscious tell you that you were in the wrong, but I... don't like being pushed away like that. I don't like leaving people behind.
[Blue's mouth twitches into a faint, apologetic smile, hearing the crux of this matter spoken aloud. at least as far as the two of them are directly concerned; Finn certainly has a lot going on beyond this.]
My decision hurt you. I'm sorry, Finn. The last thing I wish to do...is push you away.
[there's precious little Blue could do to quell Finn's worries, really. at least not in a way that was rather overbearing...
Blue closes his eyes for a moment, sighing, before fixing them back on Finn.]
You trusted me enough despite...that worry. That is important to me.
[he can only hope such a thing can happen again - that he can be trusted despite his weaknesses. for now, though, he can't resent Finn or anyone for seeing someone who needs extra care and protection...because he is that someone. resenting Finn of all people is entirely out of the question.]
[ Oh, if only Finn knew what was going through his head, because that is so not it. He doesn't underestimate Blue. If anything, he understood why he wanted to stay, not because he could be of some help there but because he was powerful there.
But Finn doesn't know what he's thinking. All he knows is that something isn't clicking between them and he hates that. ]
I trust you. That's not put to question. [ He's not even sure why it's coming up, honestly. ] I care about you, Blue. I trust you and I worry about you, not despite it.
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some post-castle return-to-station c:
look. he had to. it's fine.
catching sight of Finn (and sense? poor man is still wigged out from sentient castle, clearly), Blue calls ahead of himself:]
I kept my word. I see you there.
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But that's not the point here. The point is that he almost throws his neck out from the whiplash he gets after jolting his head around to spot Blue. ]
You could have seen me back there, too!!
[ It's accidentally sent across their link, but he doesn't exactly regret it. As hypocritical as it is, Finn was worried sick about Blue wandering in the dreamscape all by himself!! So Finn approaches quickly and speaks aloud this time. ]
Blue! Are you all right?
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then again, a rabbit could convey more calm than Finn right now, huh.
while reaching to put a reassuring hand on Finn's arm:] I'm not hurt. See?
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[ There's an argument for all of Blue's comebacks, Finn's pretty sure. But he reaches back for him, too, closing some of the distance between them while his hands find Blue's sides, giving him a good look over.
In all honesty, he already knows he's okay. It just-... That sucked, y'know. That really sucked. ]
Sorry... I'm glad you're okay. [ Obvs. ]
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You...went through a lot, didn't you.
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You have no idea. [ Just one insane thing after another but- ] It's over now, though. I'm just glad you're here and all right.
Just... please don't that again. I was so worried about you.
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You know I can't...promise something like that. Since whatever must be done...really does change, doesn't it?
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I understand when things must be done, but I didn't have to leave. I could have stayed with you. I wanted to. I still want to.
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stay...with him?]
...To protect me. [because...he couldn't protect himself?]
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Yes? [ Sort of? ] To protect each other. To not be alone.
You don't have to do things like that alone.
[ Gosh, he hopes he's not on the cusp of an argument. His tone, at least, is as unconfrontational as it gets, but he knows what the words sound like. He... can't help that much. ]
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his grip tightens a little - briefly, reflexively.]
Do you...think I was wrong? Choosing as I did. [then and there, it seemed the only choice. getting Finn out there, to the others he knew...to keep himself contained within, finally in a space where he was strong.
...it didn't really add up to much in the end, now did it? that stings a little, too.]
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I don't know... No one got hurt, and I knew that you could handle yourself, but-... We're a team, right? All of us. We should stick together, stay at each other's side.
I understand why you did that, it makes sense. I couldn't in good conscious tell you that you were in the wrong, but I... don't like being pushed away like that. I don't like leaving people behind.
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My decision hurt you. I'm sorry, Finn. The last thing I wish to do...is push you away.
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I- I know that. [ Kind of. Sort of. ] It's not my feelings I was worried about back there, though.
But thank you.
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Blue closes his eyes for a moment, sighing, before fixing them back on Finn.]
You trusted me enough despite...that worry. That is important to me.
[he can only hope such a thing can happen again - that he can be trusted despite his weaknesses. for now, though, he can't resent Finn or anyone for seeing someone who needs extra care and protection...because he is that someone. resenting Finn of all people is entirely out of the question.]
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But Finn doesn't know what he's thinking. All he knows is that something isn't clicking between them and he hates that. ]
I trust you. That's not put to question. [ He's not even sure why it's coming up, honestly. ] I care about you, Blue. I trust you and I worry about you, not despite it.