Peter. [ Harry barely even moves a muscle at the sudden intrusion. It's as if he's been expecting him. Or hoping for him to show up. For someone to give a damn. It's been a long time since anyone cared. Really cared.
He takes another drink before turning on his heels to face his old pal. The movement's a little careless, more than a little risky considering where he's standing, but he's past caring about his own safety. He's facing something far worse than a quick death after all. This disease is worming its way under his skin -- inch by tiny inch, and he lies awake every night haunted by the image of his father lying in his deathbed. He knows what's coming for him and it's torture. ]
Just the man I needed to see. [ Needed. Because he needs Peter now more than ever. It used to be that he could still carelessly want for things. Now it's all need, need, need. If he sounds desperate it's because he is. He's literally hanging off the edge. His life is slipping out of control.
The serious look on Peter's face makes him smile a little... with affection, with amusement, with barely concealed relief. ]
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He takes another drink before turning on his heels to face his old pal. The movement's a little careless, more than a little risky considering where he's standing, but he's past caring about his own safety. He's facing something far worse than a quick death after all. This disease is worming its way under his skin -- inch by tiny inch, and he lies awake every night haunted by the image of his father lying in his deathbed. He knows what's coming for him and it's torture. ]
Just the man I needed to see. [ Needed. Because he needs Peter now more than ever. It used to be that he could still carelessly want for things. Now it's all need, need, need. If he sounds desperate it's because he is. He's literally hanging off the edge. His life is slipping out of control.
The serious look on Peter's face makes him smile a little... with affection, with amusement, with barely concealed relief. ]
What's wrong, buddy?