Albert Wesker (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
manufactured) wrote2017-04-30 12:43 am
manufactured) wrote2017-04-30 12:43 am
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NOAH ISAACS
Albert Wesker. Pharmaceutical Research and Development. This surely won't end poorly.
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[He's quiet through all of that, occasionally looking at Wesker before his eyes dart away again.
He knows Wesker isn't normal, though it's not something he'd ever say. It's not pleasant to hear it, but this does make it pretty obvious. Wesker's approaching things rationally, which is something he can't do right now. He's always been good at calming Jaeger down, but right now he's still tense.]
I can handle it, so it's not something you ever need to be worried about. I'm... I'm okay, really.
[His grip tightens on his coat when the pain flares up.]
I'm strong enough to handle it, despite what they've said. I have to be.
[Some part of him knows he's not quite making sense, that he's too disconnected from what Wesker's saying, but he's too worked up to really sort himself out properly right now.]
He knows Wesker isn't normal, though it's not something he'd ever say. It's not pleasant to hear it, but this does make it pretty obvious. Wesker's approaching things rationally, which is something he can't do right now. He's always been good at calming Jaeger down, but right now he's still tense.]
I can handle it, so it's not something you ever need to be worried about. I'm... I'm okay, really.
[His grip tightens on his coat when the pain flares up.]
I'm strong enough to handle it, despite what they've said. I have to be.
[Some part of him knows he's not quite making sense, that he's too disconnected from what Wesker's saying, but he's too worked up to really sort himself out properly right now.]
[He considers that for a moment.]
What do you mean, you have to be...?
[Come on, Jaeger. Talk to him.]
What do you mean, you have to be...?
[Come on, Jaeger. Talk to him.]
[...Maybe he shouldn't have said that. He really doesn't want to get into it, but there's no going back now.]
W-Well... if I'm not... Maybe it wouldn't be worth it for you to stay with me. If you couldn't even talk to me about the things that are troubling you... Well, maybe you'd be better off without me.
[There's definitely no eye contact now. The pain's lessening a bit since he's actually being honest for once.]
W-Well... if I'm not... Maybe it wouldn't be worth it for you to stay with me. If you couldn't even talk to me about the things that are troubling you... Well, maybe you'd be better off without me.
[There's definitely no eye contact now. The pain's lessening a bit since he's actually being honest for once.]
[His immediate response to that is sincere but it's ugly, something that he's going to file away in his head and never say out loud - not because it's confirming what Jaeger is saying (it's not), but because it's denying it in a way that he doesn't want to touch right now. It's something he'd promised someone else once; it'd ended poorly.
So for a moment he's just quiet, and he keeps playing with Jaeger's hair, and it's obvious that he's trying to find words.]
...I always seek you out when I'm at my lowest. When I don't feel that I can handle things on my own. Even when I don't want to talk about it, just being with you helps me. I would certainly never be better off without you - I mean it entirely when I say that I would be dead by now, if it weren't for you.
[He shakes his head a little after that's out there, like he's trying to clear it a bit; give him a second.]
You make me happy, and it's not because of what you can do for me, or whether you always know the right things to say. Just...being with me is enough.
And if you're still concerned with whether or not you're doing enough for me - you make me feel like perhaps there's something about myself that's worth salvaging, and like maybe there's something about the world that's worth staying in it. That's... It's important to me, everything you've done. I don't express it often enough, maybe, but you never have to worry about whether my life is better with you in it.
So for a moment he's just quiet, and he keeps playing with Jaeger's hair, and it's obvious that he's trying to find words.]
...I always seek you out when I'm at my lowest. When I don't feel that I can handle things on my own. Even when I don't want to talk about it, just being with you helps me. I would certainly never be better off without you - I mean it entirely when I say that I would be dead by now, if it weren't for you.
[He shakes his head a little after that's out there, like he's trying to clear it a bit; give him a second.]
You make me happy, and it's not because of what you can do for me, or whether you always know the right things to say. Just...being with me is enough.
And if you're still concerned with whether or not you're doing enough for me - you make me feel like perhaps there's something about myself that's worth salvaging, and like maybe there's something about the world that's worth staying in it. That's... It's important to me, everything you've done. I don't express it often enough, maybe, but you never have to worry about whether my life is better with you in it.
[Jaeger's quiet through all of that, and while he doesn't really react at first, the tension's slowly leaving him. His chest doesn't hurt quite as much anymore.]
...Thank you.
[For a moment that's really all he can think to say, because the weight of what Wesker's told him is almost overwhelming. It hurts, but it's relieving to hear.]
I... I really do love you so much. I can't stand the thought of losing you, especially not to something I feel like I could prevent. Which is... stupid, I know. But I guess that's what's been worrying me.
I really am happy to hear that I mean that much to you. I... I don't really know what to do with that, honestly. Ah, but that's a bit silly, isn't it? I always want you to tell me how much I mean to you and when you do it, I'm not sure what to say in response...
[It gets a small smile to tug at the corners of his mouth, anyway.]
...Thank you.
[For a moment that's really all he can think to say, because the weight of what Wesker's told him is almost overwhelming. It hurts, but it's relieving to hear.]
I... I really do love you so much. I can't stand the thought of losing you, especially not to something I feel like I could prevent. Which is... stupid, I know. But I guess that's what's been worrying me.
I really am happy to hear that I mean that much to you. I... I don't really know what to do with that, honestly. Ah, but that's a bit silly, isn't it? I always want you to tell me how much I mean to you and when you do it, I'm not sure what to say in response...
[It gets a small smile to tug at the corners of his mouth, anyway.]
You always want me to flirt with you, too, and yet you get so flustered every time I attempt it...
[It's light, though, moreso than he usually is.]
I won't say that nothing will ever happen, because we've seen enough by now to know why I can't promise that. But I will promise you that I won't willingly leave you, and no matter what happens, I'll always come back to you. No matter what stands in the way, or what it takes to return to you, I always will. I've beaten enough odds to think that I can manage that well enough, even if it takes time.
Do you believe me?
[It's light, though, moreso than he usually is.]
I won't say that nothing will ever happen, because we've seen enough by now to know why I can't promise that. But I will promise you that I won't willingly leave you, and no matter what happens, I'll always come back to you. No matter what stands in the way, or what it takes to return to you, I always will. I've beaten enough odds to think that I can manage that well enough, even if it takes time.
Do you believe me?
Not every time...
[It's every time.
Anyway, he settles once that's out there and by the time Wesker's done speaking, he's relaxed and making eye contact again.]
Yes. I absolutely believe you.
[Wesker's gone through a lot, but Jaeger absolutely believes that hell itself wouldn't be able to contain this man if he really wanted out. His smile is calm as he continues.]
I sincerely hope we never have to put that to the test, but if we do... I'll wait for you. I promise.
[The red marks are slowly beginning to fade too.]
[It's every time.
Anyway, he settles once that's out there and by the time Wesker's done speaking, he's relaxed and making eye contact again.]
Yes. I absolutely believe you.
[Wesker's gone through a lot, but Jaeger absolutely believes that hell itself wouldn't be able to contain this man if he really wanted out. His smile is calm as he continues.]
I sincerely hope we never have to put that to the test, but if we do... I'll wait for you. I promise.
[The red marks are slowly beginning to fade too.]
[...Good. That's good.]
Of course, I don't foresee that being much of a problem to begin with - again, I won't leave you willingly, and apparently I'm good at putting up a fight when I have to.
[Honestly, it's slightly terrible but there was a damn good reason he thought he was suitable to be considered God back then.]
Just ensure that I have something to come back to and we'll be fine.
Of course, I don't foresee that being much of a problem to begin with - again, I won't leave you willingly, and apparently I'm good at putting up a fight when I have to.
[Honestly, it's slightly terrible but there was a damn good reason he thought he was suitable to be considered God back then.]
Just ensure that I have something to come back to and we'll be fine.
You always will. I may not be quite as amazing, but I can certainly hold my own! I'll definitely be here for you, should anything happen.
[The last of the red marks fade and Jaeger squeezes Wesker's hand tightly.]
But hopefully we won't ever be parted for that long! I really don't know what I'd do. Well, besides worry. I'd certainly be doing a lot of that!
[It's light though; this is good.]
[The last of the red marks fade and Jaeger squeezes Wesker's hand tightly.]
But hopefully we won't ever be parted for that long! I really don't know what I'd do. Well, besides worry. I'd certainly be doing a lot of that!
[It's light though; this is good.]
[Wesker went missing several days ago and Jaeger hasn't been able to get in contact with him since. He's left countless messages and texts, and none of them have gotten a reply. This isn't like Wesker; usually when they're apart they talk every day in the evening, but Wesker left for Bosuma and Jaeger hasn't heard from him since.
Needless to say, he's been agitated and worked up in ways he normally isn't. He can't seem to sit still and he's taken to pacing in the foyer like maybe that'll make Wesker show up. He's checking his messages yet again this evening, though there's nothing new for him to focus on.
Where the hell is Wesker?]
Needless to say, he's been agitated and worked up in ways he normally isn't. He can't seem to sit still and he's taken to pacing in the foyer like maybe that'll make Wesker show up. He's checking his messages yet again this evening, though there's nothing new for him to focus on.
Where the hell is Wesker?]
[It's been some time, hasn't it.
It'd be a lie to say he hasn't felt it, because he has, but he's been convinced he didn't need to sleep - and in the end he hadn't, he's tired but not exhausted and the feeling is weird, but maybe Birkin had meant it when he'd told him that his body would be performing more efficiently now - and honestly, on a three-day deadline, time spent sleeping is time wasted. That said, the past few days weren't pleasant, and honestly he wants to sleep now but he isn't sure he'll be able to, and either way he's going to be returning home this evening unsure of what anything is going to look like when he gets there, his boyfriend included.
...He can imagine Jaeger has tried to reach him; his phone battery had died somewhere on this little adventure, he can't really say when.
That said, he'll be home this evening; he isn't too coordinated with the keys and it'll take him a moment to get them to work, but he'll manage, and he'll enter, and...
...And Jaeger is right here in the foyer because apparently he's having a crisis, right.]
...Jaeger.
It'd be a lie to say he hasn't felt it, because he has, but he's been convinced he didn't need to sleep - and in the end he hadn't, he's tired but not exhausted and the feeling is weird, but maybe Birkin had meant it when he'd told him that his body would be performing more efficiently now - and honestly, on a three-day deadline, time spent sleeping is time wasted. That said, the past few days weren't pleasant, and honestly he wants to sleep now but he isn't sure he'll be able to, and either way he's going to be returning home this evening unsure of what anything is going to look like when he gets there, his boyfriend included.
...He can imagine Jaeger has tried to reach him; his phone battery had died somewhere on this little adventure, he can't really say when.
That said, he'll be home this evening; he isn't too coordinated with the keys and it'll take him a moment to get them to work, but he'll manage, and he'll enter, and...
...And Jaeger is right here in the foyer because apparently he's having a crisis, right.]
...Jaeger.
[Well, what were you expecting. It's not like he could wait in the kitchen for you.
Jaeger looks up when he hears the door open and immediately he's overwhelmed with a sense of relief. He pockets his phone and approaches immediately, reaching out to lay a hand on Wesker's forearm without thinking about it.]
Oh, Albert, I've been so worried... Where have you been? What happened? Are you okay?
[He doesn't look injured, but Jaeger's doing a spot-check anyway.]
Jaeger looks up when he hears the door open and immediately he's overwhelmed with a sense of relief. He pockets his phone and approaches immediately, reaching out to lay a hand on Wesker's forearm without thinking about it.]
Oh, Albert, I've been so worried... Where have you been? What happened? Are you okay?
[He doesn't look injured, but Jaeger's doing a spot-check anyway.]
I'm all right.
[He doesn't mind the touch, and he doesn't try to pull away from it; he seems a little unsure of what question he should be answering first here and how, but what matters is that Jaeger knows he isn't injured or anything.]
I'm not injured or anything - and I wasn't injured at any point, either, I understand that it would be a bit difficult to tell if I was...
[He doesn't mind the touch, and he doesn't try to pull away from it; he seems a little unsure of what question he should be answering first here and how, but what matters is that Jaeger knows he isn't injured or anything.]
I'm not injured or anything - and I wasn't injured at any point, either, I understand that it would be a bit difficult to tell if I was...
Good... Good, I'm glad.
[Wesker really does seem fine, which gets him to relax a little bit. He's still tense though, and he moves to take Wesker's hands in his, almost like he expects Wesker to suddenly turn around and leave. It's a silly thought, of course, but he's still on edge right now.]
What happened?
[Wesker really does seem fine, which gets him to relax a little bit. He's still tense though, and he moves to take Wesker's hands in his, almost like he expects Wesker to suddenly turn around and leave. It's a silly thought, of course, but he's still on edge right now.]
What happened?
[He'll let Jaeger take his hands without complaint; if anything, his grip is tight when he returns it.]
There were some difficulties out in Bosuma. Everything is resolved now, everything is all right. Just give me a few moments and I'll talk to you about it.
There were some difficulties out in Bosuma. Everything is resolved now, everything is all right. Just give me a few moments and I'll talk to you about it.
I suppose we ought to.
[He'll go with you, okay, even if he sounds a little like that's only just occurring to him when he responds.]
...Are you all right?
[He'll go with you, okay, even if he sounds a little like that's only just occurring to him when he responds.]
...Are you all right?
[He'll sit down with you, don't worry; he'll shift a bit once he's there, though. Come here, Jaeger, it's okay.]
I'm going to be fine. A bit shaken by what happened, perhaps, but it's taken care of now.
I'm going to be fine. A bit shaken by what happened, perhaps, but it's taken care of now.
[He'll start playing with your hair immediately; you can lean up against him if you want, it's fine.]
There was something wrong with it, the longer I stayed out there; after a while, I couldn't remember anything about my life here.
[...]
I could remember my past life well; after a while, it was the only thing I remembered.
There was something wrong with it, the longer I stayed out there; after a while, I couldn't remember anything about my life here.
[...]
I could remember my past life well; after a while, it was the only thing I remembered.
Semantics over whether we already are those people or not aside, yes. I didn't have reason to think anything else.
[He sounds...very clinical about this, really; not unsettled or troubled, but not much of anything else, either.]
[He sounds...very clinical about this, really; not unsettled or troubled, but not much of anything else, either.]
I spoke to someone in the woods; she gave me a different name to use, and gave me a task to complete in three days. I wasn't told the consequences for failure, but I didn't want to test her on it, either.
I did as I was told, and then I returned here.
I did as I was told, and then I returned here.
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