[It doesn't come as the slightest surprise when Ben says he forgot, because Klaus had pretty much assumed that was the case when he looked at his brother. Sighing a little, Klaus pushes a hand back through his hair as he watches Ben drink the rest of the water in the cup as if he's just come out of the Sahara and nod at Klaus thankfully.]
I figured.
[When Ben says that he's alive again, that he doesn't remember how to be alive anymore, with that tight little pull in his voice and the that expression on his face, Klaus feels something in his gut and his throat tighten up into a little fist all at the same time, and he sighs softly. Crossing the room, he picks up his bag and starts digging around in it, pushing aside the bundles of clothing, the lighter and sheathed knives and all the rest of it until he finds a little wrapped bar at the bottom. Standing up, he heads over to Ben and pushes it into his hand - a protein bar, the high-cal meal replacement kind. Cookies and cream flavoured.]
Here. Come on, come on, let's go sit down...
[Gently, he slides an arm around his brother's shoulders, and when Ben offers the water glass he shakes his head - the glass of water had been for Ben in the first place, Klaus had figured it would be easier to get Ben to drink if they were sharing - and guides his brother into the other room where Klaus' bed is. It's still warm, unmade, the blankets pushed back, and Klaus gently tugs Ben down with him.]
It's okay if you forgot, Ben. You've got me. I mean, I'm certainly not claiming to be a genius when it comes to being alive, but I have got one or two tricks up my sleeve.
[Winking at Ben, he slides his arm back around Ben's waist, and holds a hand out for the protein bar.]
Want me to open that for you while you finish the water?
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I figured.
[When Ben says that he's alive again, that he doesn't remember how to be alive anymore, with that tight little pull in his voice and the that expression on his face, Klaus feels something in his gut and his throat tighten up into a little fist all at the same time, and he sighs softly. Crossing the room, he picks up his bag and starts digging around in it, pushing aside the bundles of clothing, the lighter and sheathed knives and all the rest of it until he finds a little wrapped bar at the bottom. Standing up, he heads over to Ben and pushes it into his hand - a protein bar, the high-cal meal replacement kind. Cookies and cream flavoured.]
Here. Come on, come on, let's go sit down...
[Gently, he slides an arm around his brother's shoulders, and when Ben offers the water glass he shakes his head - the glass of water had been for Ben in the first place, Klaus had figured it would be easier to get Ben to drink if they were sharing - and guides his brother into the other room where Klaus' bed is. It's still warm, unmade, the blankets pushed back, and Klaus gently tugs Ben down with him.]
It's okay if you forgot, Ben. You've got me. I mean, I'm certainly not claiming to be a genius when it comes to being alive, but I have got one or two tricks up my sleeve.
[Winking at Ben, he slides his arm back around Ben's waist, and holds a hand out for the protein bar.]
Want me to open that for you while you finish the water?