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[thechoiceisyours]

[Chris smiles and gives a small wave at the camera when the feed starts, then turns his hand to show Hope's blessing on the back of it.]

So uh, who else got one? And are they all from Hope, or...?

[This is so cool you guys he wants to see who else got what. And for something else slightly less important by still cool--]

Oh, also, my iPhone was up and working for a bit thanks to Pell, and I managed to get some music off it. I'll share on the condition no one makes fun of my taste.

[The last comment is a joke--he's really not going to be too hurt by jabs about his choice in music--but the offer is serious, and attached is a download of the music he's copied off so far. It's kind of a slow process, so there's still more on the phone that he can transfer later.]

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[thechoiceisyours]

[He's quiet at that again, but then offers a small but genuine smile at the offer.]

Thanks. I just um... It feels kind of like a jerk move to whine at you about my problems when we're all stuck here together.

[It's not like Carlisle surely doesn't have his own issues; he doesn't need to be worrying about anyone else's too, clergyman or not.]

[tongueamok]

If nothing else, there is always commiseration regarding our shared circumstances.

[Worrying is just what he does, though it's unusual when it's about someone other than himself.]

[thechoiceisyours]

That would mean you had to talk too, you know.

[But it's said with a small grin, very gently teasing. If Carlisle wants to talk too then it's a different situation than just Chris complaining, and he's not totally opposed to the idea.]

[tongueamok]

[His eyes flick from the camera a moment as he bites back discomfort at that idea, but Chris does have a point.]

I... suppose I could. Though I don't know what I'd complain about.

[Said with the nervous smile of someone who absolutely has things to complain about, but would rather not admit it.]

[thechoiceisyours]

[Yeah, that's so unconvincing.]

I dunno, maybe you'll think of something.

[tongueamok]

Maybe.

[He continues his scribbling, then swaps out his pen for a paintbrush.]

I have yet to try that coffee drink you were talking about. Perhaps I could drop by the, um. Bar sometime.

[thechoiceisyours]

Yeah, definitely. I'm um, there a lot.

[It's a good distraction from everything and he drinks a lot of coffee.]

And um, thanks again.

[For what he's working on and for the offer both.]

[tongueamok]

Of course.

[One day, Carlisle will learn how to open up to people when he's neither desperate nor drunk. Today is apparently not that day.]

I shall deliver this to Emily once finished, and hopefully, you will rest easier tonight.

[thechoiceisyours]

Awesome. I'll um, see you around then.

[He gives another small smile and a wave goodbye before ending the feed.]