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[hisheartsdesire]

Tobias may one day learn to change the greeting on his voicemail. Until then, there's only the default.

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[brushoff]

[ Dorian knows that parts of this aren't adding up. Why would someone attack and kill Toby? Usually muggers just stole wallets and left. They'd beat you up, sure, but killing? Why didn't Toby kill this person in retaliation? Nobody would fault him for it, he would be acting in self-defense and he certainly didn't want to die. Besides, these things happen.

No, Dorian's going to keep his mouth shut on that for now. Toby'll tell him more details when he's ready. Right now he's going to be helpful, caring, and supportive. ]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. It...it shouldn't happen to anyone, but especially not to you. [ Not to his Toby. ]

[hisheartsdesire]

[Toby realizes his story doesn't check out, he knows Dorian doesn't actually buy it, but. In spite of what seems to be the strangest and most nauseating headache he's ever had, Toby somehow feels the slightest relief that Dorian isn't poking at its holes and how it's incongruous with reality in general.

Still, after Dorian's comments, he continues,]

...When I came back, it was almost evening. The sun had already started to set, and I hid among the shadows, covered up as best I could. For the most part, it worked.

[After a beat or two,] Am I really so exceptional, Dorian? Am I really so different from everyone else?

[Because why shouldn't Toby prompt Dorian if he wanted to flatter his heart's desire? It might be just what he needs to feel better and not really think of how sick he feels...]

[brushoff]

[ What a silly question, Dorian can't help but think as he gives Toby a gentle smile. ]

You are to me.

[ and that's the truth. Dorian didn't know what other people saw in Toby, what they thought of the vampire, but at least for Dorian? Toby was absolutely perfect. He was beautiful, kind, caring, a beacon of light in Dorian's life. That gentle smile continues as Dorian gives Toby a look that's pure adoration. ]

[hisheartsdesire]

[In return, Toby gives Dorian a small, abashed smile.

Teasing,] Oh, come now. You say that to everyone.

[brushoff]

Well yeah, but it's true with regards to you.

[ That small smile is responded to by Dorian's gentle smile growing even bigger as he leans in to cuddle up next to Toby. ] I love you so much.

[hisheartsdesire]

[He allows Dorian to cuddle up with him, then presses his forehead against Dorian's. The screaming grows a little louder, and Toby inwardly cringes at it as he squeezes his eyes shut.]

I love you too, Dorian... [The pain becomes enough that he quietly winces.] Oh, I... wish I knew what's happening...

[brushoff]

Hey, we'll figure this out eventually, [ said with a small smile, as he reached over to give Toby a low, gentle hug. ] Don't worry too much about it.