08-30-2025, 01:54 AM
Anita smiled at his laugh. It was a genuine one. Fake laughs were easy to spot, but she saw something else there - recognition - as if he had come to some sort of conclusion about things. Yeah, Nox would be okay - eventually - and that was enough to keep him going. Apparently Lily was a baby, and Anita suddenly remembered Adrian mentioning something about that. A child would keep him in line as well. She took his hand and listened as he whispered.
She kept close and whispered in. "I think a lot of people worry about you - at least from what I've seen. It means you're loved. Keep that in mind. I have no doubt you'll be fine in time." She gave him a quick hug and the removed herself gently. "And remember that - you don't have to go at this alone. If you need anything - call anytime. Phone number is 9-11." she smirked as she pulled out her wallet and sent him her contact information. "Seriously - you have my deets now. Call anytime. Having to wake up to the call has made me a light sleeper." she tugged at her radio harness, showing the radio she used to receive directions from emergency services. "The only time I'm not picking up is if I'm otherwise engaged - you know - saving lives, fighting fires - sometimes literally, or have my legs wrapped around someone," she smirked. "You know - the important things."
She turned towards the door. "Well - I'm sure Lily would love to see you too, so I won't keep you, but I'm serious about that walk back to your place. I found out what I needed to mental healthwise. I'd be okay with walking with you - if you're interested. As long as an emergency doesn't happen, I'm good to go - at least for a bit. Boss will get pissy if I don't eventually go back to the station." She laughed. Cor would be okay - and technically she did deal with a situation.
She kept close and whispered in. "I think a lot of people worry about you - at least from what I've seen. It means you're loved. Keep that in mind. I have no doubt you'll be fine in time." She gave him a quick hug and the removed herself gently. "And remember that - you don't have to go at this alone. If you need anything - call anytime. Phone number is 9-11." she smirked as she pulled out her wallet and sent him her contact information. "Seriously - you have my deets now. Call anytime. Having to wake up to the call has made me a light sleeper." she tugged at her radio harness, showing the radio she used to receive directions from emergency services. "The only time I'm not picking up is if I'm otherwise engaged - you know - saving lives, fighting fires - sometimes literally, or have my legs wrapped around someone," she smirked. "You know - the important things."
She turned towards the door. "Well - I'm sure Lily would love to see you too, so I won't keep you, but I'm serious about that walk back to your place. I found out what I needed to mental healthwise. I'd be okay with walking with you - if you're interested. As long as an emergency doesn't happen, I'm good to go - at least for a bit. Boss will get pissy if I don't eventually go back to the station." She laughed. Cor would be okay - and technically she did deal with a situation.