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: 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.*

Starways to Hell

ravagewhistler:

the-perfect-scientist:

ravagewhistler:

the-perfect-scientist:

ravagewhistler

“Hmmmm
you know… I never thought of that. I haven’t had time to… catalogue
them….. you know they have a app for that… I should use it. But you know
even if I had more then one I would still keep it…. There part of my
collection… so…. “

“But getting that application might help keep
you from getting doubles in the future,” Carlos suggested. “And really, you’re
not the only one in the universe. My dad likes chickens, for some reason. It’s,
uh… it’s a farm-bird. He has them decorating his kitchen back home.”

“Your… father has live chickens decorating his walls at home? Is this a… Terran thing?”

“What? No, no, not live chickens. I meant like
– well, like you. He’s got chicken figures in the window sill, some macramé art, matching dish towels and
dishes… that sort of stuff.” Carlos pursed his lips together, thinking. “Though,
yeah… some Terrans do taxidermy animals and decorate their homes with them. It’s…
weird.”

“Oh…. well that makes more sense…. but yeah… it’s what I collect. Ummmm I got a few special ones as gifts from my boys.”

Carlos smiled. “Oh, that’s sweet,” he said
without really thinking about it. He suddenly remembered where they were and
looked around, wondering if anyone heard him. “I – I’m sorry, Captain, but…
yeah, I really do think that. I shouldn’t have said so aloud though.”

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.

Starways to Hell

ravagewhistler:

the-perfect-scientist:

ravagewhistler

“Hmmmm
you know… I never thought of that. I haven’t had time to… catalogue
them….. you know they have a app for that… I should use it. But you know
even if I had more then one I would still keep it…. There part of my
collection… so…. “

“But getting that application might help keep
you from getting doubles in the future,” Carlos suggested. “And really, you’re
not the only one in the universe. My dad likes chickens, for some reason. It’s,
uh… it’s a farm-bird. He has them decorating his kitchen back home.”

“Your… father has live chickens decorating his walls at home? Is this a… Terran thing?”

“What? No, no, not live chickens. I meant like
– well, like you. He’s got chicken figures in the window sill, some macramé art, matching dish towels and
dishes… that sort of stuff.” Carlos pursed his lips together, thinking. “Though,
yeah… some Terrans do taxidermy animals and decorate their homes with them. It’s…
weird.”

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:

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.

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:

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.

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.

Starways to Hell

ravagewhistler

“Hmmmm
you know… I never thought of that. I haven’t had time to… catalogue
them….. you know they have a app for that… I should use it. But you know
even if I had more then one I would still keep it…. There part of my
collection… so…. “

“But getting that application might help keep
you from getting doubles in the future,” Carlos suggested. “And really, you’re
not the only one in the universe. My dad likes chickens, for some reason. It’s,
uh… it’s a farm-bird. He has them decorating his kitchen back home.”

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.