[ Ben has some experience with very very stubborn, so his outlook on the Carlisle situation isn't optimistic exactly, but. Who knows? Maybe things will turn out well. Maybe he's got a rock bottom he'll hit soon, and he'll accept he needs help. Sure, what he's got going on isn't exactly the same as addiction, but Ben's pretty sure a lot of the stuff he'd heard in Klaus's stints in rehab still apply. ]
If he changes his mind, my offer's still on the table.
[ Qubit looks weary; Ben feels bad for not being able to do anything until he repairs the damage with Carlisle, or tries to. With that in mind, he shifts uncomfortably in his chair and adds: ]
I. Was taught to deal with my powers in a very dysfunctional and unhealthy way. So I do have a good idea, at least, what not to do. Tell him that, if he asks again what makes me qualified to help.
[ Then, because he is Ben, after all: ]
When was the last time you had something to eat? I've got a disappointingly healthy granola bar in my bag, if you want it.
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[ Ben has some experience with very very stubborn, so his outlook on the Carlisle situation isn't optimistic exactly, but. Who knows? Maybe things will turn out well. Maybe he's got a rock bottom he'll hit soon, and he'll accept he needs help. Sure, what he's got going on isn't exactly the same as addiction, but Ben's pretty sure a lot of the stuff he'd heard in Klaus's stints in rehab still apply. ]
If he changes his mind, my offer's still on the table.
[ Qubit looks weary; Ben feels bad for not being able to do anything until he repairs the damage with Carlisle, or tries to. With that in mind, he shifts uncomfortably in his chair and adds: ]
I. Was taught to deal with my powers in a very dysfunctional and unhealthy way. So I do have a good idea, at least, what not to do. Tell him that, if he asks again what makes me qualified to help.
[ Then, because he is Ben, after all: ]
When was the last time you had something to eat? I've got a disappointingly healthy granola bar in my bag, if you want it.