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[Oh. Oh dear. That's definitely not a good sign, um. Jaeger freezes for a moment, just watching Wesker before he abruptly gets up from his chair. Once he's standing he hesitates again before resting one hand on Wesker's shoulder.

He should probably say something, but for the life of him he can't figure out what the hell to say. What do you say to something like this?

In the end, he doesn't say anything at all. But he's here, and surely that has to count for something.]

[There really isn't much to say to it, in fairness; just...give him a moment and it'll pass.

Hopefully.

Maybe.

He flinches a little bit at Jaeger's touch, but it's not because he dislikes it - it was just unexpected, because he's a little distracted right now and god, he doesn't know what his head is doing but the fact of the matter is that it feels kind of strangely nice to let go of the tight control that he's been holding himself under for a long time now and to just be really, really blatantly not okay for a moment.

After that moment passes, though, he'll begin trying to calm himself down - to take deeper breaths and pull his hands away from his face, to try to make himself settle a little and get his expression back under control and god, this is all harder than he'd like it to be, and he's still feeling really off in the head but he can worry about sorting that out later, for now Jaeger is near him and that's...he's all right with that, he likes Jaeger there, it's fine.

...Words still aren't really a thing but at least he seems to be figuring himself out. Still shaking, but getting himself sorted a little.]

[Jaeger doesn't speak until Wesker's started to calm down some.]

...Are you feeling any better?

[And that's possibly the stupidest question he could ask. He winces.]

Sorry, that was stupid. It's an awful lot to take in, after all.

[It takes him a moment, but...]

...I understand what you meant.

[So at least there's that much. It's not precisely an answer, but he does get it.]

I'll... Well, I'm sure I'll manage.

[Jaeger pats Wesker's shoulder reassuringly before he returns to his seat.]

You always do. But as I've said before, it's okay if you need to take some time before you're okay again.

No... I tend to think it's better if I can return to normalcy as quickly as possible.

[...It's still kind of breathless and weird-sounding, but at least he seems to be controlling himself a bit more thoroughly now.]

I understand that these things may take time, but continuing to dwell on it isn't going to be productive... It won't get me anywhere, in the end, so I see little sense in it.

[...]

I know you don't like the idea of taking everything from a practical standpoint, but it's easier for me that way.

[...]

Well, it's true that I have a hard time looking at everything the same way you do, but I do understand that. Do whatever it is you need to do in order to pick up and move forward.

[It's as encouraging as he can be given the circumstances. He still has a lot of gaping holes in his memories but at least he's (probably) not a bioterrorist. There's only so much he can really say to try to help; this is something Wesker will know how to handle better than he would, if only because Wesker's already dealt with so many terrible memories.]

[...]

Either way. I really do imagine it won't get much better from here - not that I can particularly see how it can get much worse, either, granted.

[i mean it's not like there's all that much lower one can go from "actual bioterrorist trying to kill six billion people, also infected with some nasty tentacle shit." probably.]

I do appreciate that you've stayed near me through all of this. And I...

[...Mnngh.]

It isn't that I don't want what you've been asking me about, because that isn't the case. I just need time to consider it.

Take all the time you need. You gave me plenty of time, after all.

[And only some of that was spent procrastinating on talking to Wesker about it!!]

I'll always be here, for as long as I can be. I don't think things will be getting any better either, but I don't want to leave your side.

...Good.

[He does seem to be settling a good amount, discussing this; it's...easier, anyway.]

I don't want that, either - I would prefer it if you stayed, for as long as possible.

[And that's...awkward, and it's obvious that he isn't sure how to word this at all, but he's putting forth an effort, at least.]

I will. This is a lot, but I still trust you. You're very important to me, Albert.

[He's confident about that. He's sure Wesker won't intentionally hurt him.]

Likewise.

[Though he imagines that goes without saying, really.]

...Thank you. For having so much faith.

[It does, but it's nice to hear anyway.]

One of us has to! I'm just glad I can be here for you.

Of course.

[...]

It shouldn't take me terribly long to deliberate; I won't keep you waiting longer than necessary.

I appreciate it. I'll be around, of course; I don't plan on leaving until you tell me to.

[Well, except for work, but that goes without saying!!]

[I mean, if you think Wesker has been taking any time off to deal with this shit, you are completely mistaken - he's kind of married to his job, and that isn't changing regardless of what he remembers.]

If you need to leave, I won't force you to stay. But for the time being I'd prefer that you be here with me.

[Fair...]

Oh, please! I wouldn't leave you like this, Albert. Besides, I like it here!

[He's a lot less lonely now that he's living with you. It's nice! He sort of doesn't want it to end, actually.]

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