( klaus has been attempting to studiously ignore all threads inextricably linked to his fingers, particularly ones of those he does not know. unfortunately, ignoring them so far has not prevented his feelings from being shared, nor this man's from leaking through, and all the complications that seem tied up in that.
it's an irritant, an unwelcome annoyance grating on his anxiety; he has no desire for a stranger let alone a friend to see his vulnerabilities, nor sense them with false empathy.
he nearly ignores the message too, sighing heavily before lifting his phone again — despite his best efforts, it's been impossible to avoid, after all. perhaps best to meet it head-on. )
Yes, unfortunately the connection goes both ways. It seems we're stuck in this pointless and debasing game for the time being. Your name?
text probs forever — un: degas
it's an irritant, an unwelcome annoyance grating on his anxiety; he has no desire for a stranger let alone a friend to see his vulnerabilities, nor sense them with false empathy.
he nearly ignores the message too, sighing heavily before lifting his phone again — despite his best efforts, it's been impossible to avoid, after all. perhaps best to meet it head-on. )
Yes, unfortunately the connection goes both ways. It seems we're stuck in this pointless and debasing game for the time being. Your name?