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Going to Yukimura's sorting, in retrospect, was a bad idea.

Wishbone had asked why it mattered if someone was a samurai or damiyo, and learned that damiyo could order samurai to do...that with him.

It didn't sit well with Wishbone.

Two people, doing that just because someone asked them to? And they didn't love that person? Wishbone couldn't wrap his mind around that.

He found himself in the hospital wing, still pacing around.

Date: 2008-07-26 06:31 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
Severus is standing in the hall contemplating his edifying explanatory diagram of blood. He still wishes to hold classes, but cannot imagine how to interest the students in anatomy, fascinated though he is himself. Is that Wishbone there, and not come to say 'hello?' Severus approaches his friend and colleague.

"How are you Wishbone?" His demeanour is concerning.

Date: 2008-07-26 06:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
"Of course." Severus sits down on the bed and reaches into the pocket of his robe for some jerky.

Date: 2008-07-26 06:52 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
Severus considers. He knows the Harry, Fred and George question, though it never ceases to bemuse hBm. "People wish do that with people when they love them. but, sometimes, people have no one to love, and because that feels good and because with it one is so clearly not alone, they would command it without love, I think. If they could. Even if the commanding makes them more alone still. And that maybe, the feeling alone, becomes something they want and seek?" It makes Severus a little sad. He pets Wishbone to reassure him, scritches around his ears for him.

Date: 2008-07-26 07:24 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
Severus continues petting Wishbone. The little dog seems agitated. And Severus is not sure what to say. "People are lonely. And they think about it and they think about doing that, because it is the most intense way of not being alone. But then they think about that all by itself, without the people. And that matters more to them. And they don't care any more, about what it means. And then they might order that. And for those ordered? I don't know. Maybe they too want to do that for the same reason. Maybe they have to do it, because the 'daimyo' can tell them whatever he wishes. I don't know. I may not understand either." He feels lonely talking about it, and awkward. He lies back on the bed.

Date: 2008-07-26 03:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
This is his friend. Severus tells the truth. "It is sad if they want it. But loneliness is terrible. And if they do not want it, it is evil. It has to change doing that with love, to have had to do it at command." Poor Wishbone. Severus pets him, though that is not going to help the thought. "It doesn't feel right, no."

Date: 2008-07-26 04:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
"It is another way to hurt someone. Some people just like to hurt others. To demonstrate they are above them. And some people, those who like the arrangement, like to be hurt - like to be less than other people. Of course you wouldn't do that." Would Severus? But in him it would be more anger rising through his head. No. But what has he not done for service, for his masters? Worse. Wishbone trusts him. Wishbone is his friend. He comforts himself with that, for this time, trying to leave the other aside. He comforts the little dog with friendly reassuring pets.

Date: 2008-07-26 04:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
This is a surprise, but Severus allows it after the initial gasp. Smiles even, despite himself. Grins. He doesn't feel like himself. Someone better - a friend, not a villain. "I won't do that either." He makes a promise.

Date: 2008-07-26 10:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
There are other ways to be villains. But no, Severus wants to be friend. His face is wet, but it is warm. And his friend seems cheered. "Friends," He says, relieved as he searches his pockets for more treats. He companionably takes some himself. It must be good for the teeth.

Date: 2008-07-26 11:56 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
Severus says it. "You are a good influence." The jerky is not bad. Chewy, smoky, meaty. After a moment he adds. "But I am useful to the school as I am, I think."

Date: 2008-07-27 12:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
"You are exceptionally useful! To the school, to the hospital, to... to me. You let me pet you." You trust me. There is a pause where these words would have been spoken, but they are silent. "And, as I say, you are a good influence, which is a great deal!

"But were I to be like you, I would be redundant. And I need to make potions and tend the injured." He smiles and gives Wishbone a hug for being so useful.

Date: 2008-07-27 12:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
"That's exactly what I meant. And I am proud to be your friend. And I can know you a little better by tasting your food, sharing jerky with you. I don't know how Madame Pomfrey managed without your help in the hospital." Even a piece of chocolate had been eaten alone in bed. The warmth and company of Wishbone's reading, especially when one could pet him, was much more effective at promoting health and diminishing fear.

Date: 2008-07-27 12:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
Severus pinches the bridge of his nose. No one is going to pet him. He usually looks stern. He never looks cute. Also, he is not a knight but rather subscribes to the archetype of an assassin in a dark alley. "Where is Schrodinger? I have never heard of it, but I should never dream of usurping your position there."

Date: 2008-07-27 01:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
"Schrodinger is a person? A friend of A? I should not dream, especially, of taking your position with her." That is an understatement.

Date: 2008-07-27 03:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] methleigh.livejournal.com
Severus does not like cats either, or pets in general. He is not sure what a pet - an animal playing on the carpet - would do all day when he was brewing, or studying, or writing, or drawing, or planning. The thought makes him nervous. He had almost adopted a bat the day before, but thought better of it. "I am not generally fond of cats either," Especially lions - some natural antipathy. but this is a confidence - Wishbone telling him about his friends, who he clearly values. "But I am glad you have companionship and adventures."

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