( the knock comes late, with not much in the way of warning.
in Matt's defense, he had messaged that he'd be by in advance. Back today. I'll be by to get Ivy. thoughtful to mention, though less helpful when Matt had not specified an exact time. that was on purpose, he figured it was foolish to make an estimate when he didn't know exactly how long it would be. he was determined to stay out looking until he didn't have it in him to look any longer. another night out in the dark seemed too dangerous to risk when in all the hours they'd been searching, they hadn't found any sign of Grizz.
when he realizes what time it is, he considers taking the night. there's at least a chance Misty might be sleeping, it's highly likely the spirit is, and he could probably use some himself before he tries to socialize. there's an ugly little idea in the back of his mind that the sad little tree spirit is probably in better hands as it is. probably true, it's a tempting to just accept that as reality. all things considered it might just be selfishness talking that he persists on taking care of Ivy himself, but apparently it's selfishness he's not willing to relinquish just yet.
because even bone tired, he's not willing to spend another night without checking on the spirit. so the knock might be late, but there's a knock at Misty's door all the same. when she opens the door Matt looks about as exhausted as he feels, and the fact he isn't wearing his glasses means there's no hiding that fact. )
Sleeping? ( does he mean Misty herself, the spirit, or both? Matt doesn't clarify. he also doesn't say hello. sorry, Misty... )
ᴍɪsᴛʏ. (after his forest wandering.)
in Matt's defense, he had messaged that he'd be by in advance. Back today. I'll be by to get Ivy. thoughtful to mention, though less helpful when Matt had not specified an exact time. that was on purpose, he figured it was foolish to make an estimate when he didn't know exactly how long it would be. he was determined to stay out looking until he didn't have it in him to look any longer. another night out in the dark seemed too dangerous to risk when in all the hours they'd been searching, they hadn't found any sign of Grizz.
when he realizes what time it is, he considers taking the night. there's at least a chance Misty might be sleeping, it's highly likely the spirit is, and he could probably use some himself before he tries to socialize. there's an ugly little idea in the back of his mind that the sad little tree spirit is probably in better hands as it is. probably true, it's a tempting to just accept that as reality. all things considered it might just be selfishness talking that he persists on taking care of Ivy himself, but apparently it's selfishness he's not willing to relinquish just yet.
because even bone tired, he's not willing to spend another night without checking on the spirit. so the knock might be late, but there's a knock at Misty's door all the same. when she opens the door Matt looks about as exhausted as he feels, and the fact he isn't wearing his glasses means there's no hiding that fact. )
Sleeping? ( does he mean Misty herself, the spirit, or both? Matt doesn't clarify. he also doesn't say hello. sorry, Misty... )