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[lightconductor]

If you have a message for me, Dr. John Watson, please leave it here. I shall certainly get back to you as soon as I can.
- JW

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[busball]

Klaus nods. “I have like…more people than I ever thought I would, actually.” They know how that sounds, but…you know. “I just sort of took advantage of everyone back home, so…not great for interpersonal relationships.” He frowns. “But I know there’s people that won’t let me fuck up and people…I don’t want to disappoint. Which is new.” Probably a good thing, too. “Much as I hate the idea of it, the best way to do this is probably tell everyone I’m close to so I can’t act like everything’s the same and chill and nothing is off. Especially SecUnit.”

[lightconductor]

It certainly sounds a certain way, but Watson will let that go unremarked.

"As difficult as it is to admit to this sort of weakness to people, I do think it will help. You'll have support from people who want you to succeed. If you feel your resolve weakening, you can rely on them for a distraction or a dose of clarity. And sometimes that will be what you need."

[busball]

Klaus nods. "Yeah. Also I keep..." He frowns a little. "My brother would be proud of me. All of them...actually. Allison's a bit mixed up right now, but...but I think she would be, too." A sigh. "Ben most of all, though. He...had to be stuck with me through everything because...well...I was the only one who could see him." As clarification... "He was a ghost at the time." And they wish they could tell them about it, but...no one's here. Hopefully other!Klaus will get their shit together too.

[lightconductor]

"If my brother had taken the step you are taking now, I would have been proud of him."

Alas, he did not. And now Watson has his watch.

"But I will extend an invitation. If you are alone, and feeling tempted, you may always contact me if you need some support, and I will do my best to be there and a distraction. No questions asked, no judgement."

[busball]

So he had a brother like them. Klaus gives him a small, sad look, but doesn't say anything, just nods.

"Thanks." There's a long sigh. "You're really nice." Just in case he didn't know somehow. "I appreciate you like taking the time to do this and...if I'm annoying you later. Um. And tell Johnny I said hi? I'll tell him myself, but you know...for today."

[lightconductor]

"It will never be annoying if you need me, so don't you worry yourself with that." Watson stands, because this conversation has been a lot and Klaus probably needs some time to think it over. "I shall tell him. Take care of yourself."

[busball]

Klaus does have a lot to think about and probably some time to talk himself out of talking himself out of it. They sigh softly. "I will. Thank you again."