Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David: okay…oh god…I’m a horrible counselor…I can’t even tell when one of my kids is upset…depressed, even…

No, son, no, you’re not horrible. You’re, what…
in your twenties? It’s okay. And Max didn’t want anyone to realize he was… so
upset. It’s not our fault, David.

David: I’m going to go see him. Even if he’s asleep, I just wanna look at him…

Sure. *turns to open the door for David. Gives
him a small smile and steps aside so he could go in first.*

David: *he gasps when he sees the small form of max, looking even smaller among the tubes and machines* oh max…

Max: *stirs and wakes up* d-David?

*shuts the door behind them gently* Hey buddy.
I gave him a call – I hope that’s okay.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max

cliche-ask-max-deactivated20171:

Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David: okay…oh god…I’m a horrible counselor…I can’t even tell when one of my kids is upset…depressed, even…

No, son, no, you’re not horrible. You’re, what…
in your twenties? It’s okay. And Max didn’t want anyone to realize he was… so
upset. It’s not our fault, David.

David: I’m going to go see him. Even if he’s asleep, I just wanna look at him…

Sure. *turns to open the door for David. Gives
him a small smile and steps aside so he could go in first.*

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max

cliche-ask-max-deactivated20171:

Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David: okay…oh god…I’m a horrible counselor…I can’t even tell when one of my kids is upset…depressed, even…

No, son, no, you’re not horrible. You’re, what…
in your twenties? It’s okay. And Max didn’t want anyone to realize he was… so
upset. It’s not our fault, David.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

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the-perfect-scientist:

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David:
*calms down* you’re right, you’re right, I’m sorry. So, is there a
specific reason he attempted suicide? Or should I wait for him to tell
me himself…

There is a reason. And yeah, he needs to tell
someone. Though I warned him you might call CPS or something after he’s told
you… because of your job.

David: oh no…

*nods sadly* Yeah… Suffice to say, it’s pretty
bad. He’s going to down-play it, but – as a father myself – I find his
situation unacceptable. But he needs to talk about it so that he can see others’
reactions and understand that it’s not right. *sighs* I’m sorry – this is just
a bunch of stuff to drop on you.

David: he…he thinks it’s okay? He thinks it’s normal?

He’s ten – he doesn’t quite understand yet.
Again, I’m sorry… I get it, you’re a young adult and this is kind of heavy to
drop on you.

David: no, thank you for letting me know…this is…oh god…I…*a few tears slip down davids cheeks*

*blinks, surprised, but goes for his packet of
tissues* I’m running out of these, heh. *gives one to David* Max wanted to talk
to you, but… then he jumped in a lake. So I think we should try having him talk
to you like he wanted to.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David:
*calms down* you’re right, you’re right, I’m sorry. So, is there a
specific reason he attempted suicide? Or should I wait for him to tell
me himself…

There is a reason. And yeah, he needs to tell
someone. Though I warned him you might call CPS or something after he’s told
you… because of your job.

David: oh no…

*nods sadly* Yeah… Suffice to say, it’s pretty
bad. He’s going to down-play it, but – as a father myself – I find his
situation unacceptable. But he needs to talk about it so that he can see others’
reactions and understand that it’s not right. *sighs* I’m sorry – this is just
a bunch of stuff to drop on you.

David: he…he thinks it’s okay? He thinks it’s normal?

He’s ten – he doesn’t quite understand yet.
Again, I’m sorry… I get it, you’re a young adult and this is kind of heavy to
drop on you.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max

cliche-ask-max-deactivated20171:

Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David:
*calms down* you’re right, you’re right, I’m sorry. So, is there a
specific reason he attempted suicide? Or should I wait for him to tell
me himself…

There is a reason. And yeah, he needs to tell
someone. Though I warned him you might call CPS or something after he’s told
you… because of your job.

David: oh no…

*nods sadly* Yeah… Suffice to say, it’s pretty
bad. He’s going to down-play it, but – as a father myself – I find his
situation unacceptable. But he needs to talk about it so that he can see others’
reactions and understand that it’s not right. *sighs* I’m sorry – this is just
a bunch of stuff to drop on you.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max

cliche-ask-max-deactivated20171:

Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David:
*calms down* you’re right, you’re right, I’m sorry. So, is there a
specific reason he attempted suicide? Or should I wait for him to tell
me himself…

There is a reason. And yeah, he needs to tell
someone. Though I warned him you might call CPS or something after he’s told
you… because of your job.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

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the-perfect-scientist:

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

*david rushes to the hospital*

*he is waiting outside Max’s room so that when
David arrives he won’t be woken again right away*

David: is he okay?! Oh my god I could never forgive myself if something happened to him! How did this happen anyway?!

He’s fine. He’s able to wake up on his own, I
just told him to take a little nap. *sighs* I didn’t get the chance to
introduce myself. I’m Angela’s father – I’m camped nearby studying the volcano.

David: please, can you tell me how this happened? I need to know if the lake is unsafe so I can decide if I need to close it or not

*sighs again* The lake is fine. But… Max
cannot swim. Don’t let him tell you he can – it’s a lie. You need to watch him
and keep him away from it.

David: oh no! Don’t worry, I will! Wait, what were you guys doing by the lake anyway? Did max fall in?

He… he ran off from me. I came over to see my
daughter – and meet her counselors – and I met him. He… we got to talking, but
we… we somehow got onto some touchy subjects. He’s… having issues. Many issues, I’m afraid. We… we went to
find you because there are things that he wanted to tell you and… he suddenly
ran off and jumped in the lake.

David: ohmygosh! I…I can’t believe I didn’t know…so…he tried to…kill himself? This was a suicide attempt? *david is becoming more frantic*

David, calm down, please. Don’t shout it out
here – Max doesn’t want more people than necessary to know. He doesn’t want anyone to know, but… well, it’s too late
for that.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

*david rushes to the hospital*

*he is waiting outside Max’s room so that when
David arrives he won’t be woken again right away*

David: is he okay?! Oh my god I could never forgive myself if something happened to him! How did this happen anyway?!

He’s fine. He’s able to wake up on his own, I
just told him to take a little nap. *sighs* I didn’t get the chance to
introduce myself. I’m Angela’s father – I’m camped nearby studying the volcano.

David: please, can you tell me how this happened? I need to know if the lake is unsafe so I can decide if I need to close it or not

*sighs again* The lake is fine. But… Max
cannot swim. Don’t let him tell you he can – it’s a lie. You need to watch him
and keep him away from it.

David: oh no! Don’t worry, I will! Wait, what were you guys doing by the lake anyway? Did max fall in?

He… he ran off from me. I came over to see my
daughter – and meet her counselors – and I met him. He… we got to talking, but
we… we somehow got onto some touchy subjects. He’s… having issues. Many issues, I’m afraid. We… we went to
find you because there are things that he wanted to tell you and… he suddenly
ran off and jumped in the lake.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max

cliche-ask-max-deactivated20171:

Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

*david rushes to the hospital*

*he is waiting outside Max’s room so that when
David arrives he won’t be woken again right away*

David: is he okay?! Oh my god I could never forgive myself if something happened to him! How did this happen anyway?!

He’s fine. He’s able to wake up on his own, I
just told him to take a little nap. *sighs* I didn’t get the chance to
introduce myself. I’m Angela’s father – I’m camped nearby studying the volcano.

David: please, can you tell me how this happened? I need to know if the lake is unsafe so I can decide if I need to close it or not

*sighs again* The lake is fine. But… Max
cannot swim. Don’t let him tell you he can – it’s a lie. You need to watch him
and keep him away from it.