betterthanaplan: (binge-drinking weather)
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Duke had had some time since his last therapist appointment to start slowly processing what his therapist had said. Specifically what the man had said about what he believed was the foundation of Duke's issues. A diagnosis if you will.

Which Duke had finally made time to look up and read about after getting home from the diner. And mull over over a cup of tea.

Sure, it wasn't the first time someone had suggested that he had PTSD. He'd kind of just assumed he had that, by now. But C-PTSD. The complex version. The one most associated with survivors of hostage situations or child abuse.

He sipped his tea and stared into space. And wished it didn't make as much sense to him as it did. Wished he didn't check off quite as many of the usual symptoms as he did.

"Fuck."

[for the partners if they wanna]

Date: 2024-12-19 07:58 pm (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - healthy coping)
From: [personal profile] my_own_advocate
"Ah," Lucifer said. "Yes, I don't know of any cure for that bar alcohol."

He did, however, use the excuse to slide his hand in Duke's.

Date: 2024-12-19 08:23 pm (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - fondness is in the eyes)
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"Just... trying to help," Lucifer said, matching that smile with a small one of his own. "So how do you feel?"

Date: 2024-12-19 08:27 pm (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - lolly)
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"The therapist didn't actually call you crazy out loud, did he?" Lucifer checked.

What? 'Insulted' seemed odd in context.

Date: 2024-12-20 04:35 am (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - really now?)
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"And that's a problem?" Lucifer prompted.

He was earnestly trying to figure this out.

Date: 2024-12-20 05:05 am (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - errr)
From: [personal profile] my_own_advocate
"It's not the best thing to have, though. Is it?" Lucifer said.

Date: 2024-12-20 06:05 am (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - lolly)
From: [personal profile] my_own_advocate
"Hm," Lucifer said, and squeezed his hand. "Are you a tad antsy about perhaps letting that go?"

Date: 2024-12-20 02:05 pm (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - lolly)
From: [personal profile] my_own_advocate
"Scared of catastrophe?"

Date: 2024-12-20 02:22 pm (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - intent)
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"Like what?" Lucifer asked, giving him a little nudge with his shoulder.

Date: 2024-12-20 02:35 pm (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - fondness is in the eyes)
From: [personal profile] my_own_advocate
Lucifer's hand slipped away from Duke's, and around Duke's shoulders instead. "You're not," he said. "I can say that much."

Date: 2024-12-20 02:54 pm (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - intent)
From: [personal profile] my_own_advocate
"Yourself with a great fewer hang-ups and an ability to actually let yourself be happy?" Lucifer offered. His hand came up to rub gently at Duke's shoulder.

Date: 2024-12-20 04:08 pm (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - lolly)
From: [personal profile] my_own_advocate
Lucifer tilted his head. "... How long would that take?"

Date: 2024-12-20 04:18 pm (UTC)
my_own_advocate: (lucifer - lolly)
From: [personal profile] my_own_advocate
"Well," Lucifer said slowly, "That's... less than ideal... for Christmas..."
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